Mint Marinade
Elevate your dishes with this refreshing Mint Marinade—a vibrant and versatile blend of fresh mint leaves, zesty lemon juice, rich olive oil, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and is perfect for transforming meats, tofu, and vegetables into flavor-packed masterpieces. Featuring aromatic garlic, tangy white vinegar, and a hint of heat from optional crushed red pepper flakes, the marinade strikes a perfect balance of bright, bold, and herbaceous notes. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this mint-infused marinade adds a gourmet touch to your cooking. Refrigerate any leftovers to enjoy its fresh flavors for up to three days. Perfect for summer barbecues, Mediterranean dishes, or any recipe in need of a citrusy, herbal kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (lightly packed) fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Wash the fresh mint leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris, and pat them dry with a clean towel.
In a blender or food processor, add the fresh mint leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and white vinegar.
Add the minced garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to the blender.
Pulse the ingredients in the blender until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or honey to suit your preference.
Transfer the mint marinade to a clean jar or airtight container. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To use the marinade, coat your choice of meats, tofu, or vegetables evenly and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator) before cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.7 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2390 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 782 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 1681 mg | 36% | |
*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.
