Artificial Food Coloring Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers are the kind of thing that disappears fast at a cookout — smoky, herby bean patties nestled between tender grilled zucchini, finished with a bright cilantro-lime drizzle that ties everything together. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label hunting for dyes or synthetic color additives hiding in a spice blend or sauce packet. The golden hue you see on the patties comes entirely from ground turmeric and smoked paprika, and that vivid green drizzle is nothing but fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Chilling the bean patties before grilling is the move that keeps them intact on the skewer, giving you that satisfying golden crust without any fuss. The zucchini picks up gorgeous grill marks and softens just enough to contrast the hearty, cumin-scented beans. Serve everything straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and you've got a crowd-pleasing plate that's as clean and colorful as it looks — no artificial anything required.
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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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