Ingredients
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- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup/agave)
- 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 up to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smashed garlic cloves, honey (or alternative), and all spices.
- Whisk until well blended into a thick paste.
- Pour the marinade over your choice of meat or veggies and coat evenly.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on cooking method
- Category: Main
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg