The Best Marinade Ever
Elevate your grilling, roasting, or sautéing game with "The Best Marinade Ever," a flavor-packed recipe that transforms any protein or vegetable into a culinary masterpiece. This quick and versatile marinade combines the richness of olive oil, savory soy sauce, and tangy balsamic vinegar with a touch of sweetness from honey and a zesty kick from minced garlic and fresh lemon juice. Infused with aromatic rosemary and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, it’s perfectly balanced to suit chicken, beef, tofu, or even roasted veggies. Ready in just 10 minutes, this marinade is your go-to solution for effortless meal prep, delivering bold, restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Use it fresh or store it for up to five days, and let your taste buds savor the results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk together until fully blended.
Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the mixture. Stir well.
Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more honey for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or lemon juice for tanginess.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To marinate, place your choice of protein (meat, tofu, vegetables, etc.) in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the ingredients, ensuring they are fully coated.
Refrigerate and allow the ingredients to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for a more intense flavor. Turn the ingredients occasionally to ensure even coverage.
Grill, bake, or sauté as desired, using the marinated ingredients. Discard any leftover marinade that has been in contact with raw meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.3 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2671 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*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.
