Vegan Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade
This bright, herbaceous marinade is the kind of thing that makes simple vegetables, tofu, or grains taste like they came from a proper Italian kitchen. Extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar form the base, while fresh oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary pile on layers of fragrant, garden-forward flavor. A hit of lemon zest and juice keeps everything lively, and the ground turmeric adds a subtle warmth and gorgeous golden hue that you just don't get from a bottled dressing. Every ingredient here is entirely plant-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it works as written. The optional honey is the only ingredient to watch if you're keeping things strictly plant-based; leave it out and the marinade is still beautifully balanced. It comes together in under a minute of whisking and keeps in the fridge for up to five days, making it an effortless way to elevate weeknight meals all week long.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture looks slightly emulsified, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, ginger, salt, and lemon zest. Whisk again until everything is evenly distributed.
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