My Go-To Marinade

The first time I made this marinade I used it with chicken and my family was hooked. It is so easy to make, full of nutrient dense herbs and makes most anything irresistible! Try it on chicken, fish, or vegetables!

Photo by Roberta Sorge on Unsplash

Ingredients:

1 large garlic clove or shallot

1 large onion, roughly chopped

1/2 cup fresh parsley, use stems and all for extra nutrients

1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (you can substitute any other herbs you like or even use 1 Tbsp dried basil if you have nothing fresh on hand)

1 Tablespoon dry mustard ( if you have no dry mustard, just double the dijon)

1/2 Tablespoon dijon mustard

4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons worth)

1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

*1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper is optional if you like things spicy!

Directions:

This part doesn’t get any easier! Put everything in the blender and puree until smooth. If it is too thick, add water until it is the desired consistency (1/2 cup will usually do the trick)

Use to marinate chicken, fish or vegetables before grilling! Enjoy!