Wine and Garlic Marinade

Infuse your favorite meats, poultry, or vegetables with layers of bold, tangy flavor using this irresistibly aromatic Wine and Garlic Marinade. Featuring a luscious blend of dry red wine, olive oil, and zesty lemon juice, this marinade is elevated by the savory richness of minced garlic and a fragrant medley of dried oregano and thyme. A hint of freshly ground black pepper and optional crushed red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, making it perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. Ready in just 10 minutes and adaptable to a variety of dishes, this marinade is your ticket to restaurant-quality meals at home. Let your ingredients soak overnight for maximum flavor absorption, and taste the transformation in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry red wine
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the dry red wine, olive oil, and lemon juice until well combined.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper, and salt to the bowl. If you prefer a spicier marinade, include the crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Continue whisking until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated into the mixture.

Step 4

Place your choice of meat, poultry, or vegetables in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the food, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 5

Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and penetrate.

Step 6

Before cooking, remove the food from the marinade and shake off any excess liquid. Discard the used marinade and cook the food as desired, such as grilling, roasting, or pan-searing.

Step 7

Enjoy the bold flavors of your perfectly marinated dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(396.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1239.7

Total Fat 112.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1196.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein 1.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63.5mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 416.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 94.0%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 5.5%