Balsamic Garlic Marinade
Elevate your culinary creations with this bold and versatile Balsamic Garlic Marinade, a perfect blend of tangy balsamic vinegar, rich olive oil, and fragrant garlic. Sweetened with honey and balanced with a touch of Dijon mustard, this marinade is further enhanced by a medley of dried oregano, basil, and a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can transform proteins like chicken, steak, or tofu, as well as vegetables, into flavor-packed masterpieces. Ideal for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this marinade infuses a savory complexity that will leave your taste buds craving more. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues, it’s your go-to recipe for achieving gourmet flavors with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Whisk the mixture together until smooth and fully combined.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Add your protein (such as chicken, steak, or tofu) or vegetables to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, or up to 24 hours for a more intense flavor.
Remove the marinated food from the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
Cook your marinated food using your preferred method (grilling, roasting, or pan-searing). Discard any excess marinade.
Enjoy the bold, tangy flavors of your perfectly marinated dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1561 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
