Low Iodine Smoky Paprika White Bean & Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers bring serious smoky depth to the grill, with tender zucchini, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy white beans all soaking up a bold marinade of smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and a hit of cayenne. The result is charred at the edges, fragrant, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of thing that disappears fast at a cookout. Managing iodine intake can make grilling season tricky, since many marinades and packaged seasonings sneak in iodized salt or seafood-derived ingredients, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The marinade is built entirely from whole spices, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil, with a modest amount of plain non-iodized salt keeping things in check. White beans are a fantastic low-iodine protein source that hold up beautifully on a skewer — they pick up the spiced marinade and develop lightly crispy edges on the grill without falling apart. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley at the end brighten everything up and make the platter look as good as it tastes. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself, this is the kind of recipe that proves eating within a restriction doesn't mean eating boring food.
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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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