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Marinated Goat Cheese with Basil and Olives.
This Marinated Goat Cheese recipe with basil and olives is the perfect dish to have at any gathering. It gives a posh feel with effortless energy put into it.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 2 (4 oz) packages plain goat cheese
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives drained, washed, and dried with a paper towel
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried mint
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes or to taste (optional)
- 10 fresh basil leaves ripped into small pieces or roughly chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a flat-style rimmed serving dish (highly recommended to prevent over-crowding and stacking), add the olive oil, mint, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper. Give a gentle mix, enough to incorporate the ingredients.
- Slice the log of goat cheese into thick circular shapes. Submerge each circle gently into the herbed olive oil.
- Garnish with additional leaves of basil and red pepper flakes.
- Serve over toasted baguette bread, pasta, or crunchy vegetables.
Cup of Yum
MAKE TOASTED BAGUETTES:
- Slice the bread into ½ inch slices, brush each side with the herby olive oil from the marinade. Rub with a clove of garlic (optional, but highly recommended).
- Bake in a preheated oven set at 375°F for 2-3 minutes. Do not walk away. Babysit the bread so that it does not burn!
- When ready, smear the goat's cheese on top of the toasted bread, top with cherry tomatoes, and drizzle the top with extra herby oil.
- Enjoy with company.
Notes
- Recipe inspiration from Ina Garten cooking for Jefferey.
- Recipe inspiration from
- Ina Garten cooking for Jefferey.
- What can I use instead of basil? Fresh dill would work best.
- How long does marinated goat cheese with olives and basil last in the fridge? Because the cheese and other ingredients are submerged into oil. You can count on this recipe to last up to 3 weeks (if it can last that long!).
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
308mg
(13%)
Potassium
23mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
337IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.