Oats Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers are a serious crowd-pleaser — smoky, herby bean patties nestled between tender grilled zucchini rounds, all finished with a bright cilantro-lime drizzle that makes every bite sing. White beans do the heavy lifting here, mashed with garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into a coarsely textured patty that grills up golden and firm without a single grain of oats or oat-based binder in sight. That matters more than you might think, since many plant-based patties and veggie skewers lean on oat flour or rolled oats as a binder — this one skips them entirely and still holds together beautifully on the grill. The trick is patting the beans completely dry and giving the formed patties a quick chill in the fridge before threading them onto the skewer, which helps them develop a proper crust over the heat. A final spoonful of the zesty olive oil, lime juice, and fresh cilantro drizzle ties everything together with a punchy, restaurant-worthy finish. Serve 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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