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Easy Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian
Keyword
Fresh mozzarella marinated, Marinated mozzarella, Marinated mozzarella balls
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Marinating time
1
hour
hour
Total Time
1
hour
hour
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
as an appetizer
Calories
176
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
450
g (1lb)
Mozzarella balls
1
cup
Olive oil
¼
cup
fresh lemon juice
2-3
cloves
fresh garlic
minced
1
tbsp
fresh basil
finely chopped
1
tsp
chilli flakes / red pepper flakes
1½
tsp
salt
1
tsp
pepper
Instructions
To make the marinade, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic finely chopped basil and chilli flakes in a medium bowl.
Season generously with salt and black pepper then mix well.
Drain the bocconcini or mozzarella balls and add to the bowl.
Mix well, ensuring each piece of mozzarella is coated in marinade.
Transfer to a large jar and pour over the marinade.
Top up with more olive oil. Seal and allow to marinate for at least 60 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
176
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
16
mg
|
Sodium:
381
mg
|
Potassium:
10
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
12
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
163
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg