Flavorful Herb Marinade

Name: Flavorful Herb Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 0.5 cups fresh parsley, chopped; 0.5 cups fresh basil, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.75 cups olive oil; 0.25 cups red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

A vibrant herb marinade perfect for meats or vegetables, focusing on the balance of fat, acid, and seasoning.

10m

Prep Time

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Ingredients

0.5 cups fresh parsley, chopped
0.5 cups fresh basil, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.75 cups olive oil
0.25 cups red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1
In a mixing bowl, combine chopped parsley, chopped basil, and minced garlic.
🔧 mixing bowl

Nutritional Information

Per serving

150

Calories

Protein

15g

Fat

300mg

Sodium

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Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined and the oil emulsifies with the vinegar.

🔧 whisk

Whisking properly helps to blend the oil and vinegar, creating a smoother marinade.

Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to enhance flavor.

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Adjusting seasoning is key; taste as you go to find your preferred balance.