🍋🧄 Mediterranean Lemon–Garlic Infusion
Bright, tangy, aromatic — perfect for marinades, salads, teas, and wellness tonics.
Ingredients
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3 large lemons (organic preferred)
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10–12 cloves garlic, peeled
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1 cup water or 1 cup mild olive oil (two versions below)
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Optional Mediterranean additions:
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1 tsp honey
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A few mint leaves
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½ tsp turmeric
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½ tsp grated ginger
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🧑🍳 Version 1 — Lemon-Garlic Water Infusion (Traditional Mediterranean Tonic)
Instructions
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Slice lemons into thin rounds.
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Peel garlic cloves; you can leave them whole or lightly crush them.
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Layer lemon slices and garlic in a clean jar.
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Pour warm (not hot) water over until the jar is full.
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Close, shake gently, and refrigerate 24–48 hours.
How to Use
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1–2 tablespoons in warm water
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Add to salads as a dressing
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Use as a marinade for fish or chicken
🧑🍳 Version 2 — Lemon-Garlic Olive Oil Infusion (Mediterranean Cooking Oil)
Amazing for cooking and salads.
Instructions
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Add sliced lemons and garlic cloves to a jar.
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Cover completely with extra-virgin olive oil.
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Refrigerate and infuse for 3–5 days.
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Strain if you want a clear oil.
How to Use
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Drizzle over roasted vegetables
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Mix with yogurt for a sauce
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Use in dips (tahini, hummus)
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Brush on chicken or fish before baking
🌿 Natural Benefits (Realistic & Safe)
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Lemon → vitamin C + antioxidants
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Garlic → allicin, heart-friendly compounds
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Olive oil → healthy Mediterranean fats
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Ginger/turmeric (optional) → anti-inflammatory
These can support overall wellness, but they do not cure liver disease, clean veins, or detox the body.
