Everyday Marinade for Proteins & Veggies
This everyday marinade brings bright, bold flavor to grilled proteins and roasted or sautéed vegetables. It combines olive oil and fresh lemon juice with a balanced blend of herbs and spices—oregano, thyme, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, onion and garlic powders, sea salt, and black pepper. Quick to mix and highly versatile, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or using as a simple salad dressing.
Total: 5 minutes
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Equipment
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Measuring cups
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Mixing bowl
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Long-handled spoon
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Mason jar or airtight container
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Combine the olive oil and lemon juice in a mixing bowl or mason jar and whisk until slightly emulsified.
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Add the dried oregano, thyme, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined.
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Use the marinade right away or store it refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to one week. If chilled, shake or whisk before using.
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Marinating guidelines:
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Vegetables: at least 30 minutes.
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Chicken or pork: 1 to 4 hours.
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Beef or tofu: up to 8 hours.
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Always discard any marinade that has contacted raw meat.
Notes
- Bring proteins to room temperature before cooking for more even searing.
- Double the batch and freeze in portions for quick weeknight meals.
- Turn this into a salad dressing by whisking in 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- Great on skewers for grilled kabobs.
- Reserve a tablespoon to drizzle over the finished dish for extra flavor.
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