Pecan Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers bring together smoky, spiced white bean patties and tender grilled zucchini rounds for a dish that feels genuinely exciting on the plate. The bean mixture gets pulsed with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika until it forms a coarse, savory paste that grills up golden and firm — nothing bland about it. A bright cilantro-lime drizzle made with fresh lime juice and olive oil gets layered on twice, once before the grill and once right before serving, so every bite is punchy and fresh. The technique here is straightforward but smart: chilling the patties before threading them onto the skewers means they hold together beautifully over high heat without falling apart. Since every ingredient in this recipe is whole and easy to verify — canned beans, fresh herbs, spices, zucchini, olive oil — there's no guesswork about what's actually in your food. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for a backyard cookout, and the squeeze of fresh lime at the end ties everything together perfectly.
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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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