Pecan 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 and sweet red bell pepper. The white beans are the real surprise here, soaking up that bold marinade of smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and garlic before getting lightly charred on the grill for edges that are almost crispy. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end cuts right through the richness of the olive oil and ties the whole thing together beautifully. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. It's a fantastic option for backyard cookouts where you need something that satisfies everyone at the table without compromise. Serve them straight off the grill with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a dish that looks as impressive as it tastes.
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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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