Ingredients
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- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- Optional: cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric, and optional cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk or shake until the mixture forms a thick paste.
- Pour the marinade over your choice of meat or vegetables and ensure they are evenly coated.
- Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least six hours or up to two days before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on protein choice
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinade
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg