Yeast Free Smoky Paprika White Bean & Zucchini Skewers
These vibrant skewers bring serious smoky depth to the grill with a marinade built around smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and a hit of cayenne — no yeast, no fermented ingredients, nothing to second-guess. Creamy white beans char beautifully at the edges while zucchini rounds turn tender and striped with grill marks, and the red bell pepper adds a sweet pop of color and crunch to every bite. Because yeast-free eating means steering clear of breads, vinegars, and fermented condiments, it can feel limiting at cookout time — but these skewers prove that grilled food can be bold and satisfying without any of that. The marinade comes together in one bowl, the whole thing soaks for just ten minutes, and then it's straight to the grill for a fast, hands-on cook. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors clean and lively. Serve them straight off the platter with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a dish that looks impressive without requiring much effort at all.
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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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