Grilled Okra And Tomato Skewers

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

1. Prepare grill.
2. Divide each onion wedge into 2 equal pieces. Thread 3 okra pods, 2 cherry tomatoes, and 2 onion pieces alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers. Combine olive oil, kosher salt, and the remaining ingredients except for cooking spray in a small bowl, stirring 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.
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onions, okra pods, tomatoes, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, water, ground red pepper, sugar, garlic, cooking spray

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