Sesame Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers bring serious summer-grill energy with tender zucchini rounds and smoky, herb-packed white bean patties threaded together and kissed with char. The cilantro-lime drizzle — bright with fresh lime juice, a handful of cilantro, and an optional hit of red pepper flakes — ties everything together in a way that feels restaurant-worthy without much effort. White beans are the real workhorse here: blitzed with garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into a coarse, savory paste that grills up golden and firm on the outside while staying creamy within. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of sesame, so there's no need to audit labels or worry about hidden tahini sneaking into a sauce. The short chill time before grilling is a small but crucial step — it helps the patties hold their shape on the skewer and develop that satisfying crust once they hit the heat. Serve them straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and let the drizzle do the talking.
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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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