Xanthan Gum Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers are the kind of summer grilling moment that makes everyone at the table lean in for a closer look. Smoky, golden bean patties made from cannellini or navy beans are threaded onto skewers with tender charred zucchini rounds, then finished with a bright cilantro-lime drizzle that ties everything together beautifully. The flavor profile — cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, fresh cilantro, and a hit of lime — is bold and layered without being complicated. Many packaged bean-based products and store-bought veggie patties rely on stabilizers and binders that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding certain additives, but this recipe holds together through technique alone: thoroughly dried beans, a coarse pulse in the food processor, and a quick chill in the fridge before grilling. No gums, no fillers, no mystery ingredients — just whole foods doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The key move is patience on the grill; letting the patties form a crust before flipping means they release cleanly and arrive at the table looking as good as they taste. Serve them straight off the grill with extra lime wedges and you've got a dish that's as impressive as it is genuinely wholesome.
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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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