Gelatin Free Smoky Paprika White Bean & Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers are everything you want from a summer grill — smoky, a little spicy, and packed with color from tender zucchini, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy white beans that char beautifully at the edges. The marinade does serious work here, layering smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne with fresh garlic and lemon juice for a bold, complex flavor that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Skewers can be a surprisingly tricky category to navigate when you need to avoid animal-derived setting agents, since some store-bought marinades and sauces sneak in unexpected additives — but every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based. White beans are the unexpected star, soaking up the marinade and developing lightly crispy edges on the grill that make them genuinely addictive. A final squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley brighten everything up just before serving, turning a simple weeknight dinner into something that looks impressive on a platter. Fire up the grill and get ready to make these on repeat all season long.
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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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