Herb Wine Marinade

Elevate your dishes with this fragrant and ultra-versatile Herb Wine Marinade, a quick and effortless solution for infusing meats, seafood, or vegetables with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Combining a base of dry white wine, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice, this marinade is enriched with aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley, while a touch of honey and Dijon mustard adds just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Minced garlic lends a savory depth, while salt and freshly cracked black pepper tie it all together. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for grilling, roasting, or sautéing, and can be customized to suit various proteins or plant-based options. Whether you’re prepping for a weeknight dinner or a backyard barbecue, this simple yet sophisticated marinade guarantees a delicious, restaurant-quality result.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry white wine
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley to the mixture. Stir to evenly distribute the herbs.

Step 3

Mix in the honey and Dijon mustard, ensuring they are fully incorporated into the base of the marinade.

Step 4

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if desired.

Step 5

Transfer the marinade to a sealable container or a resealable plastic bag.

Step 6

Place your choice of meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables into the marinade, ensuring it is fully submerged.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate (or up to overnight for a stronger flavor).

Step 8

Before cooking, remove the meat or vegetables from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade.

Step 9

Proceed to grill, roast, or sauté your marinated ingredients as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	417.3 grams (417.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1260

Total Fat 113.20g	145%
Saturated Fat 17.40g	87%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2496mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 18.60g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1.30g	5%
Total Sugars 8.80g
Protein 1.30g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 327mg	7%

*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: 92.8%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 6.8%