Grilled Okra Poppers
When faced with a choice between grilled jalapeno poppers and these grilled okra poppers, I’m going with the okra version every single time, and without hesitation. Grilled okra is a great thing.
Servings 24 bites
Calories 40kcal
Ingredients
- 24 medium okra
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 slices bacon cooked, crumbled fine
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
Instructions
- Fire up your grill for direct cooking.
- Toss the okra with oil and Cajun seasoning. Transfer to the grill and cook until just softened and lightly charred, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove okra from grill and let cool.
- Combine the cream cheese, bacon, and onion powder.
- Cut a slit down the center of each piece of okra and spread apart the two halves. Be careful to not cut all the way thru the okra.
- Using your finger, smear some of the cheese mixture into the cavity of the okra.
- Return okra to the grill and cook 2-3 more minutes until warmed through.
- Serve sprinkled with a bit more Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg