Rice Free Cilantro-Lime Turmeric Marinade
Bright, punchy, and deeply aromatic, this marinade layers fresh lime, golden turmeric, and a generous handful of cilantro into something that genuinely transforms whatever it touches. Every ingredient goes straight into one bowl — no cooking, no complicated prep — and a quick whisk is all it takes to bring it together. The optional cayenne adds a gentle kick, while a touch of raw honey rounds out the acidity without tipping into sweetness. Grains and starches have absolutely no place in a marinade like this, so it's naturally free of rice and rice-derived fillers without any substitutions required. It works beautifully on chicken, shrimp, tofu, or roasted vegetables, and the flavors actually deepen the longer it sits in the fridge. Make a batch at the start of the week and you've got a versatile, vibrant base ready to go for multiple meals.
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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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