Carrageenan Free Smoky Paprika White Bean & Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers bring serious smoky depth to your grill night, loaded with tender zucchini, sweet red bell pepper, and hearty white beans kissed by smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and a hint of cayenne. The marinade does the heavy lifting — just ten minutes at room temperature is enough for those bold spices and garlic to sink into every piece before they hit the heat. Carrageenan is a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into a surprising number of canned and packaged foods, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to vet at the store. Cannellini or great northern beans, fresh vegetables, and a handful of pantry spices are all you need, so there's no label anxiety involved. Threading beans onto skewers sounds fussy, but packing them snugly in clusters of two or three keeps everything stable and gives the edges a gorgeous, lightly charred finish. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley at the end brighten the whole platter and make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Whether you're grilling for a crowd or just yourself, these skewers are the kind of plant-forward dish that genuinely earns its place at the center of the table.
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4 servings
For the skewers
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water and soak for at least 15 minutes to prevent scorching on the grill.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until combined.
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