Southwestern Marinade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Southwestern Marinade
45 min.
1
511kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary game with a burst of Southwestern flavor? This Southwestern Marinade is the perfect way to infuse your dishes with a zesty kick while keeping them vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Whether you're grilling up some fresh vegetables or marinating your favorite protein, this marinade is versatile enough to enhance any meal.

Imagine the vibrant taste of fresh cilantro combined with the heat of jalapeño, all balanced by the sweetness of orange juice and the richness of olive oil. This marinade not only adds incredible flavor but also helps to tenderize your ingredients, making every bite a delightful experience. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a marinade that pairs beautifully with boneless chicken breasts, flank steak, pork chops, and even seafood like scallops and mahi-mahi. And for our plant-based friends, it works wonders on bell peppers, summer squash, and zucchini, turning ordinary vegetables into a mouthwatering feast.

So grab your bowl and ziploc bags, and get ready to marinate your way to a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves 
  •  jalapeno halved sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking pan
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Combine the ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag, a shallow bowl, or a baking dish.
  2. Add 2 pounds of poultry, meat, seafood, or vegetables and refrigerate, covered, at least 20 minutes and up to overnight. (For fish and scallops, marinate for no more than 15 minutes or they may become mushy.)Turn the food occasionally so all surfaces are exposed to the marinade.Before cooking, remove the food from the container and shake off the excess liquid.Cook on a lightly oiled grill to the desired doneness.Tips: Although you can marinate food in almost any kind of container (but avoid reactive metals, like unlined aluminum and cast iron), it's best to use 1-gallon resealable plastic bags. They allow the liquid to surround the food completely, ensuring better absorption. Plus, cleanup is a cinch.Toss a marinade once youve soaked raw meat in it. The mixture may be contaminated with bacteria.Best With: Boneless chicken breasts, flank steak, pork chops, scallops, mahimahi, bell peppers, summer squash, and zucchini.

Nutrition Facts

Calories511kcal
Protein0.56%
Fat93.57%
Carbs5.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
116
Glycemic Load
3.48
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.357825990604%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
7.41mg
Naringenin
1.33mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
5.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:511.16kcal
25.56%
Fat:54.22g
83.41%
Saturated Fat:7.48g
46.76%
Carbohydrates:7.65g
2.55%
Net Carbohydrates:6.91g
2.51%
Sugar:5.85g
6.5%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1168.54mg
50.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.73g
1.46%
Vitamin C:49.76mg
60.32%
Vitamin K:59.96µg
57.1%
Vitamin E:8.5mg
56.68%
Vitamin A:814.76IU
16.3%
Folate:27.34µg
6.84%
Potassium:201.18mg
5.75%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.77%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.45%
Iron:0.61mg
3.4%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.97%
Fiber:0.74g
2.96%
Magnesium:11.03mg
2.76%
Copper:0.05mg
2.63%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.58%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.43%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.08%
Phosphorus:18.02mg
1.8%
Calcium:15.12mg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes