Oats 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. The marinade does the heavy lifting here, layering smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and a hit of cayenne into something genuinely bold and crave-worthy. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end cuts right through the richness and ties it all together. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from oats, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, satisfying cooking. The technique of packing the beans snugly onto the skewers alongside the vegetables means they pick up gorgeous char marks and hold their shape beautifully on the grill. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just want a weeknight dinner that feels a little special, these skewers deliver serious flavor with minimal fuss.
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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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