A delicious steak can be a highlight of any meal, but traditional steak marinade recipes often contain ingredients that aren’t the best for your oral health. Sugary sauces can contribute to tooth decay and enamel erosion.
Luckily, you can enjoy a flavorful steak without compromising your oral health with this tooth-friendly steak marinade recipe.
Tooth-friendly steak marinade recipe
Recipe inspired by: Allrecipes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the basil, garlic powder, dried parsley, and white pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Marinate the steak: Place your steak in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is well-coated. If using a bag, seal it and massage the marinade into the meat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Cook the steak: Remove the steak from the marinade and let it come to room temperature. Cook the steak on a grill or in a hot skillet to your desired level of doneness. Discard the used marinade.
- Enjoy: Serve your steak with a side of vegetables and a glass of water (to help rinse your mouth and keep your teeth clean.
Why this marinade is tooth-friendly
This steak marinade recipe is delicious and keeps your oral health in mind with these tooth-friendly ingredients:
- Extra virgin olive oil: Olive oil can help reduce inflammation and is not acidic.
- Fun fact: A study found that swishing with extra virgin olive oil can help treat plaque-induced gingivitis.
- Garlic and herbs: Add flavor without adding sugar or acid. Garlic also has antibacterial properties that may benefit oral health.
- Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos: Offers a savory taste with less sugar and salt, which is better for your teeth.
By making a few simple swaps, you can create a steak marinade recipe that is both delicious and tooth-friendly. Enjoy your steak without worrying about your oral health!
