Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These skewers are the kind of thing that makes a backyard grill feel like a Mediterranean terrace — smoky, bright, and genuinely satisfying without leaning on meat or anything heavy. White beans get pulsed with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into rustic little patties that develop a golden crust on the grill, while zucchini rounds char up tender alongside them. The whole thing gets finished with a punchy cilantro-lime drizzle made with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice, which ties every element together beautifully. This style of eating — built around legumes, vegetables, olive oil, and fresh herbs — is exactly what the Mediterranean approach is all about, and this recipe delivers it without any compromise on flavor. The technique of chilling the bean patties before grilling is a small but important step that keeps them from falling apart, so don't skip it. Serve straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and you've got a dish that works as a stunning starter or a light, complete meal.
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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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