Low Sugar Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These skewers bring serious cookout energy without a drop of sweetener in sight — just bright, herby, smoky flavor built entirely from whole ingredients. White beans get pulsed with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into rustic little patties that grill up golden and firm, holding their own alongside tender charred zucchini rounds. The cilantro-lime drizzle — made with olive oil, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes — does all the heavy lifting in the flavor department, proving you don't need anything sweet to make a sauce feel vibrant and crave-worthy. Chilling the bean patties before grilling is the key move here; it firms them up so they thread onto the skewer cleanly and develop a proper crust on the grill without falling apart. For anyone navigating a no-added-sugar approach, this kind of recipe is a genuine find — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with no hidden sweeteners lurking in sauces or seasonings. Serve them straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and watch them disappear fast.
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4 servings
For the bean patties
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the skewers
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total), cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For the cilantro-lime drizzle
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 15 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill.
- 2
Spread the drained white beans on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat thoroughly dry — the drier the beans, the better the patties will hold together.
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