Nutmeg Free Smoky Paprika White Bean & Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers bring serious smoky depth to the grill without a trace of nutmeg anywhere in the lineup — every spice here is intentional and boldly flavored. The marinade leans on smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and a hit of cayenne to build layers of warmth and color that cling beautifully to zucchini, red bell pepper, and creamy white beans. Cannellini or great northern beans are the unexpected star — they soak up the garlicky, lemon-spiked marinade and develop irresistible charred edges on the grill. Threading the beans snugly between the vegetables keeps everything stable on the skewer and ensures you get a little of everything in each bite. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley at the end brightens the whole platter and makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for a backyard cookout where you want to impress without overcomplicating things.
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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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