Gut Friendly Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright citrus, warming spices, and fresh herbs come together in a marinade that makes any protein taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. The combination of orange juice, lemon juice, and lemon zest gives it a lively acidity that tenderizes meat naturally, while the olive oil carries all those aromatics deep into whatever you're cooking. Fresh ginger and turmeric are the real gut-friendly workhorses here — both are widely recognized for their anti-inflammatory and digestive-supportive properties, and using them fresh rather than processed keeps their potency intact. Minced garlic adds another layer of prebiotic goodness, feeding the beneficial bacteria your gut actually wants. Everything is whole, real, and recognizable — no bottled sauces, no additives, no mystery ingredients to second-guess. A quick whisk is all it takes to bring it together, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days so you can meal prep without any fuss. Whether you're coating chicken, pork, or a delicate piece of fish, this marinade does the heavy lifting so dinner feels both nourishing and genuinely exciting.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 medium orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the orange and lemon into a small bowl, then finely grate the lemon zest directly into the bowl.
- 2
Add the olive oil, garlic, ginger, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, and salt to the citrus mixture. Add the honey, if using.
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