Balsamic Herb Marinade for Vegetables

Delicious Balsamic Herb Marinade for Vegetables

Transform your vegetable dishes with this flavorful Balsamic Herb Marinade, perfect for enhancing the taste of grilled or roasted vegetables. This marinade combines the rich, tangy depth of balsamic vinegar with the earthy notes of fresh basil and oregano, rounded out with a hint of garlic. It’s an excellent choice for a variety of vegetables, adding a gourmet touch to simple dishes. Whether you’re preparing a side dish or a vegetarian main course, this marinade will bring a delightful zest to your veggies.

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped basil, oregano, and minced garlic to the bowl.
  3. Season the marinade with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  4. Toss your choice of vegetables in the marinade until they are well coated.
  5. Let the vegetables marinate for at least 30 minutes before grilling or roasting to enhance their flavors.

Cooking Tips:

  • This marinade pairs exceptionally well with mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, and asparagus.
  • For an extra flavor boost, let the vegetables marinate for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Serving Suggestions:

  • These marinated vegetables make a perfect addition to any barbecue or as a healthy side to meat dishes.

Balsamic Herb Marinade for Vegetables

Recipe by Dan Bassil GourmetCourse: Herbal MarinadesCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy
resting time

30

minutes

Transform your vegetable dishes with this flavorful Balsamic Herb Marinade, perfect for enhancing the taste of grilled or roasted vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  • Add the chopped basil, oregano, and minced garlic to the bowl.
  • Season the marinade with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  • Toss your choice of vegetables in the marinade until they are well coated.
  • Let the vegetables marinate for at least 30 minutes before grilling or roasting to enhance their flavors