Red Meat Allergy Friendly Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers prove that grilling season doesn't have to revolve around burgers and steaks. Creamy white beans are pulsed with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into rustic little patties that develop a gorgeous golden crust on the grill, while zucchini rounds pick up those irresistible char marks alongside them. The whole thing gets finished with a bright cilantro-lime drizzle that ties every bite together with a hit of citrus and a gentle kick of heat. Because the protein here comes entirely from cannellini or navy beans, there's zero concern about red meat cross-contact — just bold, satisfying flavor from start to finish. The trick to keeping the patties intact is patting the beans completely dry before processing and giving them a quick chill in the fridge, so they grip the skewer and hold their shape through the flip. Serve them straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and you've got a showstopping plate that feels special enough for company but is genuinely easy to pull off on a weeknight.
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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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