Gelatin Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers bring together smoky, spiced white bean patties and tender grilled zucchini rounds, all finished with a bright cilantro-lime drizzle that makes every bite feel fresh and lively. The whole dish is built entirely from whole vegetables, legumes, olive oil, and herbs — not a trace of animal-derived setting agents or hidden additives anywhere in the ingredient list. White beans do the heavy lifting here, getting pulsed with garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into a coarse, savory paste that firms up beautifully on the grill without needing anything extra to hold it together. A quick chill in the fridge before threading them onto the skewers is the small but crucial step that keeps the patties intact when they hit the heat. The zucchini chars up with gorgeous grill marks while staying juicy inside, and the final drizzle of lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil ties everything together with a citrusy punch. Serve them straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and you've got a showstopper that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for a backyard cookout.
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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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