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5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds meat or veggies of choice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder (see Recipe Notes)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, agave, ancho chile powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt and ground black pepper to a medium bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  2. Pour the chili lime marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours.
  3. as desired. Enjoy!