Vegan Lemon Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and built entirely from pantry staples and fresh aromatics, this Mediterranean-inspired marinade is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in your fridge at all times. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while fresh lemon juice and zest cut through with a sharp citrus punch that wakes everything up. Three kinds of fresh herbs — oregano, thyme, and rosemary — bring that unmistakable Greek countryside depth, and a touch of turmeric and ginger adds just enough warmth to make it feel a little unexpected. Everything here is naturally plant-based, so there's no need to swap a single ingredient or second-guess a label. It works beautifully on vegetables, tofu, tempeh, or legumes — anything that benefits from a long, fragrant soak in the fridge. The tip about reserving a separate portion before adding your protein is genuinely useful, giving you a ready-made finishing drizzle without any food safety concerns. Whisk it together in five minutes and let the ingredients do the rest.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture looks slightly emulsified and uniform.
- 2
Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, ginger, and salt. Whisk again until everything is evenly distributed.
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