Bambara Peanut & Vegetable Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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Grilled skewers featuring marinated vegetables and protein-packed Bambara groundnuts, served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce. This West African-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Bambara groundnuts, zucchini, bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 West African cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup, roasted and coarsely chopped Bambara groundnuts
1 medium, cut into 1/2-inch cubes zucchini
1, red, cut into 1-inch pieces bell pepper
1/2, cut into 1-inch chunks red onion
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup peanut sauce
1 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine roasted Bambara groundnuts, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion. Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat evenly, ensuring all pieces are lightly coated.
Step 2: Thread vegetables and Bambara groundnuts alternately onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, pressing gently to secure.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Place skewers on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp and edges are charred in spots.
Step 4: Transfer skewers to a plate and serve immediately with 1/4 cup peanut sauce for dipping, sprinkled with 1 tbsp chopped cilantro. Enjoy while warm.