Dairy Free Cilantro-Lime Turmeric Marinade
Bright, punchy, and built entirely from pantry staples and fresh herbs, this marinade is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation all year long. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — just whisk and go. Fresh lime juice and zest bring serious acidity, while ground turmeric and cumin add warmth and a gorgeous golden color that clings beautifully to whatever you're marinating. The cilantro melts into the oil and citrus as it sits, making the flavors even more vibrant by the next day. It works on chicken, shrimp, tofu, or a sheet pan of vegetables — basically anything that benefits from a bold, herby kick. A touch of honey rounds out the heat if you're using cayenne, though both are optional and easy to leave out. Make a batch on Sunday and you've got a flavor-packed head start on 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)
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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