Easy Marinated Mozzarella Balls

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4.7

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    8 as an appetizer

  • Calories

    176 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Easy Marinated Mozzarella Balls

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
  • tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
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Instructions

  1. To make the marinade, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic finely chopped basil and chilli flakes in a medium bowl.
  2. Season generously with salt and black pepper then mix well.
  3. Drain the bocconcini or mozzarella balls and add to the bowl.
  4. Mix well, ensuring each piece of mozzarella is coated in marinade.
  5. Transfer to a large jar and pour over the marinade.
  6. Top up with more olive oil. Seal and allow to marinate for at least 60 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 381mg (16%) Potassium 10mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8as an appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 381mg 16%
Potassium 10mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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