Courtesy of Kim Bellehumeur

Soy-Ginger Glaze GRILLED VEGGIE KEBABS WITH

INGREDIENTS:

Glaze: • ¼ cup soy sauce • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup • 1 tbsp sesame oil • 1 tbsp grated ginger

Veggies*: • 1 red onion • 2 bell peppers • 2 zucchinis • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• 4 minced garlic cloves • ½ tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Chop up the vegetables into 1” chunks. 2. Whisk all glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. 3. Thread the vegetables onto skewers. 4. Brush skewers generously with glaze. Save a small amount for basting later. 5. Preheat the grill to medium (180°C). 6. Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning and basting occasionally until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred. *Make it yours: swap in mushrooms, pineapple chunks, eggplant or corn on the cob!

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