Vegan Citrus-Garlic Marinade
Bright, punchy, and deeply aromatic, this marinade layers fresh citrus with garlic, ginger, and fragrant herbs for a combination that genuinely elevates whatever you're cooking. Orange juice and lemon juice form the tangy backbone, while turmeric adds a warm, golden depth that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than your average weeknight prep. Extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into a silky, cohesive blend that clings beautifully to protein or vegetables. Everything in here is 100% plant-based — just skip the optional honey and you have a fully animal-free marinade with zero compromises on flavor. Fresh thyme and rosemary do serious heavy lifting, so this is one of those recipes where using real herbs instead of dried makes a noticeable difference. It comes together in under a minute of whisking and keeps in the fridge for up to three days, making it an easy thing to prep ahead when you want dinner to feel effortless.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
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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