Candida Diet Friendly Cilantro-Lime Turmeric Marinade
Bright, zesty, and deeply aromatic, this marinade is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of chicken or a tray of roasted vegetables feel genuinely exciting. Fresh lime juice and zest bring the acidity, while turmeric and cumin add an earthy warmth that lingers in the best possible way. For anyone navigating the candida diet, finding a marinade that skips sugar, vinegar, and processed additives can feel like a real challenge — this one keeps things clean with whole, anti-inflammatory ingredients that fit the protocol naturally. The raw honey is listed as optional, so you can leave it out entirely during stricter phases without losing any of the bold flavor. Garlic and turmeric are both celebrated for their supportive properties, and here they pull double duty as the flavor backbone of the whole blend. Whisk it together in minutes, let it sit overnight, and the flavors deepen into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can prep it ahead and have a ready-to-go marinade for the whole week.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
Instructions
- 1
Zest and juice the limes directly into a small bowl, catching any seeds.
- 2
Add the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt to the bowl. Add the cayenne and honey, if using. Whisk until the oil and lime juice are fully combined and the mixture looks uniform.
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