Yeast Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers bring together smoky, spiced white bean patties and tender grilled zucchini rounds, all finished with a bright cilantro-lime drizzle that makes every bite feel fresh and lively. The entire ingredient list is naturally free of yeast — no bread, no vinegar, no fermented anything — so you can dig in without second-guessing a single component. Canned white beans do the heavy lifting here, getting pulsed with garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika into a coarsely mashed patty that crisps up beautifully on the grill. The trick to keeping those patties intact is patting the beans completely dry and chilling the formed patties before they ever touch a skewer — a small step that makes a big difference. Alternating the bean patties with olive-oil-coated zucchini rounds keeps everything cooking evenly and gives you that satisfying char on both the vegetables and the legumes. A final spoonful of the lime-and-cilantro drizzle over the finished skewers ties the whole dish together with a citrusy punch that feels almost restaurant-worthy. Serve them straight off the grill 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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