Pregnancy Friendly Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers are the kind of meal that feels festive and fresh without requiring any complicated prep or hard-to-find ingredients. Creamy white beans get pulsed with garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into satisfying little patties that grill up golden and firm alongside tender, charred zucchini rounds. The whole thing gets finished with a bright cilantro-lime drizzle that ties every bite together beautifully. During pregnancy, it can be tricky to find grilled recipes that feel indulgent but are built on genuinely nourishing foundations — here, plant-based protein from the beans, folate-friendly zucchini, and anti-inflammatory turmeric do all the heavy lifting. There's no raw fish, no deli meat, and no ingredients that require second-guessing, just whole, straightforward components you can feel good about. A quick chill in the fridge before grilling keeps the bean patties intact on the skewer, so the technique is more forgiving than it looks. Serve these straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and you've got a colorful, crowd-pleasing plate that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for a backyard gathering.
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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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