Rice Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These skewers are bright, smoky, and packed with plant-based protein — the kind of dish that looks impressive at a cookout but comes together with surprisingly little fuss. White beans get pulsed with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into a coarse, savory paste that grills up golden and firm on the outside while staying creamy within. Alternating those patties with olive-oil-kissed zucchini rounds gives you a perfect balance of hearty and fresh in every bite. The cilantro-lime drizzle — bright with fresh lime juice and a whisper of red pepper flakes — gets brushed on before grilling and spooned over again at the end, so the flavor builds in layers. There is no grain, no starch filler, and no rice hiding anywhere in this recipe, making it a genuinely satisfying option when you need something filling that stays completely clear of those ingredients. Chilling the bean patties before threading them onto the skewers is the small step that makes everything hold together beautifully on the grill. Serve straight off the platter 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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