Mediterranean Marinade

Marinate eggplant, zucchini, red bell peppers, and sweet onions along with 1 pound of tofu, tempeh, or seitan for 30 minutes to 8 hours in this tangy mixture. Grill or sear until vegetables are softened and golden. Serve with wedges of toasted pita.

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Marinate eggplant, zucchini, red bell peppers, and sweet onions along with 1 pound of tofu, tempeh, or seitan for 30 minutes to 8 hours in this tangy mixture. Grill or sear until vegetables are softened and golden. Serve with wedges of toasted pita.

Servings
1

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp. dried
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation

Pulse vinegar, 3 Tbs. lemon juice, 1 Tbs. lemon zest, garlic, and oregano in blender until combined. Slowly add olive oil while blender is running to create thick, blended sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 255
  • Carbohydrate Content 4 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 27 g
  • Fiber Content 1 g
  • Protein Content 1 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 3.5 g
  • Sodium Content 148 mg
  • Sugar Content 1 g

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