Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers

Assemble skewers the night before; brush them with the oil mixture before grilling

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  small onions, each cut into 8 wedges
• 24  okra pods, trimmed (about 3/4 pound)
• 16  cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pound)
• 4  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sugar
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. Prepare grill.
2. Divide each onion wedge into 2 equal pieces. Thread 3 okra pods, 2 cherry tomatoes, and two onion pieces alternately onto each of 8 (12inch) skewers. Combine olive oil, kosher salt and the remaining ingredients except for cooking spray in a small bowl, stiring with a whisk. Brush olive oil mixture over the skewers. Place the skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill skewers for 3 minutes on each side, or until tender.