Lemon Cilantro Marinade

Name: Lemon Cilantro Marinade
Prep time: 20

4 out of 5 stars (based on 22 reviews)

20 min prep

3 servings

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9 ingredients

This herby exotic tasting marinade gives chicken and fish a really super flavor. It can also transform tofu to a spicy and savory meal. Make this Lemon Cilantro Marinade ahead of time. And either store...

3 tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne, to taste (optional)
2 teaspoons agave syrup

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

165 cals

Fat

14 g

Saturated Fat

2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

10 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Sugar

4 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

10 mg

Directions

Puree all ingredients until smooth. Marinate chicken, fish or tofu for 3 hours or overnight.

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