Soy 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 charred zucchini and sweet red bell pepper. The marinade is built on smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne, so every bite carries serious depth without relying on any sauces or condiments that might sneak in hidden soy derivatives. White beans are the real surprise here: threaded right onto the skewer, they pick up the marinade beautifully and develop lightly charred edges on the grill that make them almost meaty in texture. Navigating grilled dishes without soy can be tricky since many marinades and bottled seasonings lean on soy-based ingredients, but this one is built entirely from whole spices, olive oil, garlic, and lemon — nothing to second-guess. A quick ten-minute marinade is all it takes before everything hits the grill for a fast cook with gorgeous results. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and you have a dish that looks impressive enough for company but comes together with almost no effort.
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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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