Everyday Marinade for Proteins & Veggies
This Everyday Marinade is your go-to blend for bringing bold, balanced flavor to everything from grilled chicken to roasted veggies. Made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a mix of aromatic herbs and spices like oregano, smoked paprika, and cumin, it’s both versatile and easy to whip up in minutes. Whether you're prepping a weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week, this marinade transforms simple ingredients into something crave-worthy.
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
- In a mixing bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice until lightly emulsified.
- Add oregano, thyme, cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk well until the marinade is fully combined.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week in a sealed jar. Shake or whisk again before using if refrigerated.
- To marinate:
- Vegetables – at least 30 minutes
- Chicken or pork – 1 to 4 hours
- Beef or tofu – up to 8 hours
- Discard any used marinade that has come in contact with raw meat.
Notes
- Let proteins come to room temp before cooking for even searing
- Double the recipe and freeze in portions for quick weeknight prep.
- This marinade works great as a salad dressing too—just whisk in 1 tsp of Dijon.
- Use it on skewers for perfect grilled kabobs.
- For extra flavor, reserve a tablespoon to drizzle over the final dish before serving.