Pistachio Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers are the kind of summer cookout dish that makes everyone stop and ask what's on the grill. Creamy white beans get pulsed with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into rustic little patties that turn golden and crisp on the outside while staying tender within. Alternated with olive-oil-kissed zucchini rounds, they pick up gorgeous grill marks and a smoky char that takes the whole thing to another level. A bright cilantro-lime drizzle — whisked together with fresh lime juice and a pinch of red pepper flakes — gets brushed on before grilling and spooned over again at the end, so every bite is punchy and fresh. The trick to keeping the bean patties intact is patting the beans completely dry and giving them a quick chill in the fridge before threading them onto the skewer, so they hold their shape and release cleanly after that first flip. There are no nuts, specialty sauces, or processed ingredients anywhere in this recipe — just pantry staples and fresh produce working together beautifully. Serve straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and watch them disappear.
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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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