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5-Minute Greek Marinade Recipe

5-Minute Greek Marinade Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Marinade
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This 5-Minute Greek Marinade is a quick and flavorful way to marinate your choice of meat or veggies for a delicious Greek-inspired dish. Made with a blend of Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and herbs, this marinade adds a zesty and tangy flavor to your grilled creations.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds meat or veggies of choice

Marinade:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 lemons, zested & juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. Mix the Greek grilling marinade: Add the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and oregano to a bowl or jar. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt & ground black pepper or crushed red pepper, as desired. Whisk or shake to combine. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  2. Marinate: Pour the Greek grilling marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
  3. Grill as desired. Enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg