June 27th, 2019
5 Easy Marinade Recipes We Love
Hello grilling season!
I get a lot of requests from clients and friends for marinades to use on summer (and frankly, all seasons!) meats and veggies. So I whipped up a few recipes for you and your favorite people (or just yourself) to enjoy.
Though meats and fishes get a lot of attention for using a marinade on, I love to marinade veggies- because though I love my veggies plain and simple, I also love them with lots of flavor.
Below these 5 recipes, I have recipes you could try these marinades on, and hopefully you love them!
Italian Marinade
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp minced onion
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch black peppercorn
- 1 Tbsp oregano (dried)
- 1 Tbsp basil (dried)
- 1 Tbsp thyme (dried)
- Pinch salt
- 1 Tbsp dried onion powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl- and whisk together
- Use as a marinade for your veggies, or meat- marinade for at least 30-60 minutes for the most flavor
Simple Garlic Marinade
Ingredients
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
Instructions
- Press garlic cloves with the side of a knife to crush slightly
- Remove papery skin and transfer to a re-sealed bag and remove as much air as you can
- Smash the garlic with the smooth side of a meat mallet until completely crushed
- Next open the bag, and add the oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper
- Next to the bag, add in the poultry, meat, veggies etc
- Seal the bag shut - and marinade for 30-60 minutes (or more)
Cuban Mojo Marinade
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (squeeze)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 Tbsps oregano, dried
- 3 Tbsp ground cumin
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk together (you can also mix in a food processor until smoothly combined)
- Marinate your fave veggies, meat or anyting you like in there! (you can also use this as a dressing too)
Asian Teriyaki Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger, dried and powdered
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl (or blender) and blend thoroughly
- Use uncooked to marinade your favorite vegetables or protein; or add to a saucepan and heat for 2-3 minutes until warm and then serve as a sauce
Chimichurri Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- pinch salt
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups fresh cilantro
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp oregano (fresh or dried)
- pinch pepper
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the vinegar, salt, and garlic in a medium bowl and let stand aside for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the rest
Next, stir in the cilantro, parsley, and oregano.
- Next, whisk in the oil using a fork
- Marinade the meat or veggies and allow to sit for a number of hours to soak in all of the flavor
Some recipes to use with these marinades!
Simple Roasted Branzino and Vegetables
Easy Whole Roasted Cauliflower
…Also use on steak, chicken, or anything else you like!
