Vermicular | Steam-Roasted Okra with Basil Mint Pesto

Steam-Roasted Okra with Basil Mint Pesto

Tailored for: Oven Pot 2.0

Cooking Time

Cook

Ingredients

  • 16 okra, stems removed
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • GOURMET TOUCH (OPTIONAL)

Basil Mint Pesto

  • 1 ¾ tablespoons pine nuts, roasted
  • ½ cup (15 g) fresh basil leaves
  • ⅕ cup (5 g) fresh mint leaves
  • ½ clove garlic
  • 10 g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt

Garnish

  • Roasted pine nuts
  • Mint leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat the pot over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add olive oil and spread it evenly. Once the oil starts to smoke, place okra in the pot, and sprinkle with salt. Sear the okra for about 1 minute, gently pressing down with tongs.

  2. Cover and steam-roast over low heat for about 2 ½ minutes.

  3. Once browned, flip the okra, cover, and steam-roast over very low heat for another 2 ½ minutes.

  4. In a blender, blend all ingredients for Basil Mint Pesto until smooth. Arrange the okra on a serving dish, drizzle with Basil Mint Pesto, and top with Garnish.

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