Summer definitely has one thing going for it, and that is the ease of cooking healthy, high-protein foods in a hurry. Throwing a couple of lean steaks on the grill, or tossing some chicken breasts, fish, vegetables--you can't go wrong. They all taste great with a little lick of the flames and a little seasoning for flavor.
But what is the best type of marinade? Lean cuts of meat or fish (and definitely vegetables) need a little oil based goodness in order to keep them from sticking and to lock in the flavors of the grilling and the spices, without drying the meat out.
So, we gathered you a couple recipes.
You are welcome.
Garlic & Rosemary Marinade
Gather:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried Italian style seasoning
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Mix all together in a bowl and then put into a container and refrigerate or use immediately. Best on meat or vegetables.
Dijon Garlic Marinade
Gather:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp pureed garlic (or one clove minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method: Combine all ingredients and brush on meat before grilling. Best for meat.
Lemon Dill Marinade
Gather:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped dill or 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp honey
Method: Mix together in a bowl and brush over food before grilling. Best for fish, chicken or vegetables.
Three marvelous marinades to make your summer a little healthier, and a lot tastier. Check back here next week for another recipe to help you keep your goals in check and your fitness on fleek.
