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

Prepare your grill.

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. Serve with polenta cakes or grilled herb grit cakes.