4.7 from 18 votes
Easy Marinated Mozzarella Balls
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.