Marinade for Grilled Vegetables
Elevate your grilling game with this zesty and herbaceous marinade for grilled vegetables that's bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Featuring a harmonious blend of olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and red wine vinegar, this marinade is infused with aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and thyme, coupled with earthy oregano and a smoky kick from paprika. A dash of red pepper flakes adds optional heat for spice lovers. Perfect for tenderizing and flavoring a variety of vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or eggplant, this quick-to-make recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time. Let the vegetables soak up the vibrant flavors before hitting the grill for a perfectly charred, caramelized finish. A versatile, crowd-pleasing side dish for any barbecue or plant-based meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, fresh parsley, thyme leaves, and dried oregano to the mixture and whisk to incorporate.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed in the marinade.
Place your choice of vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, or eggplant) in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the vegetables, ensuring they are completely coated. Toss the vegetables gently to distribute the marinade evenly.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. For best results, marinate for up to 2 hours.
Remove the vegetables from the marinade and grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred. Discard any leftover marinade.
Serve the grilled vegetables fresh off the grill or at room temperature for a vibrant and flavor-packed side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2370 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 5% | |
*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.
