Lemon Cilantro Marinade | Cook for Your Life

Lemon Cilantro Marinade

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Clock Icon for Prep Time 20 min prep
Person Icon for Serving Size 3 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 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...


Ingredients

  • 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

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

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