Honey Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These skewers bring serious flavor to the grill without a drop of added sweetener — every bit of brightness comes from fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a warm spice blend of cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika. The white bean patties are the real star here: coarsely mashed, chilled until firm, and threaded onto the skewer so they develop a golden, slightly crispy crust while staying tender inside. Alternating them with olive-oil-tossed zucchini rounds means every bite delivers a satisfying contrast of textures. The cilantro-lime drizzle does double duty — half goes on before the grill for caramelized depth, and the rest gets spooned over at the end for a fresh, punchy finish. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with pantry staples and one good lime. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just want a vibrant weeknight dinner, these skewers prove that plant-based grilling doesn't need any sweetener to taste absolutely irresistible.
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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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