HERB AND GARLIC MARINADE

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This basic marinade imparts a bright flavor and keeps meats moist. It's perfect for grilling and also enhances the flavors of fresh vegetables, tofu, and soft cheeses. The marinade doesn't work well as a sauce, so discard it before cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup, enough for 2 1/2 pounds of meat or fish

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 to 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, savory, sage, parsley, and rosemary, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped garlic
Zest of 1 lemon (1 tablespoon)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together ingredients in a nonreactive dish. Arrange meat in dish; rubwith marinade. Cover; refrigerate forlength of time specified below, turning meat occasionally.
  • Removemeat from refrigerator; let it come to a cool room temperature beforecooking. Remove meat from the marinade; discard the marinade. Usinga paper towel, wipe off any large piecesof herbs or garlic from meat. Seasonmeat with salt and pepper.
  • Cook meat as desired. Garnish withherbs; serve with lemon wedges.

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