Summer Veggie Skewers with Molasses Lime Glaze

For glaze:

1⁄2 cup molasses

1⁄2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon lemongrass, minced

1 Tablespoon ginger, grated

Fresh ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt

For skewers:

2 summer squash, cut into cubes

1 red bell pepper, cut into squares

2 eggplant, peeled and diced

1 pint baby tomatoes

15-20 6-inch bamboo skewers

Instructions:

1) Whisk together glaze ingredients, set aside.

2) Skewer vegetables, alternating squash, pepper, eggplant, and tomato, and repeat

3) Heat the grill to medium heat

4) Place skewers down on the grill and brush with molasses glaze, rotating frequently over hot

spots. Brush each side once rotated.

5) Transfer to a platter and brush with glaze one final time.

Traci Calderon