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Marinated Mozzarella Balls - Great Low Carb Appetizer!

Marinated Mozzarella Balls - smooth, milky mouthfuls of mozzarella bocconcini that have been marinated in chilli, lemon and fresh herbs.

Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 as an appetizer
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 450 g cherry bocconcini 16oz - drained
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves (loosely packed) finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves (loosely packed) finely chopped
  • 1 long red chilli finely chopped (see my notes)
  • Zest of 1 lemon finely grated
  • 3 tablespoon garlic flavoured olive oil
  • fine salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Drain the bocconcini balls (450g), then place them in a single layer on a plate lined with a few sheets of paper towel.
  2. Place a few more sheets of paper towel on top, then roll them around a little to dry them out well (see my notes).
  3. Place bocconcini balls in a bowl, along with finely chopped basil (⅓ cup loosely packed), oregano (¼ cup loosely packed), chilli (1 long red chilli), and lemon zest (1 lemon). Then add the garlic flavoured olive oil (3 tbsp) and mix well to combine.
  4. Add fine salt to taste.

Notes

  • *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
  • Dry your mozzarella balls well. They tend to absorb some of the liquid they are packed in (usually water or whey) so I like to give them a little squash between the layers of paper towel to try and dry them out well. If you don't dry them well, the excess liquid will dilute your flavours.
  • For the finely chopped fresh chilli - if you remove the seeds and ribs before you chop it (like in my photo above) the chilli flavour will be quite mild. 
  • I have used garlic flavoured olive oil in this recipe, which is easily available from the grocery or supermarket. 
  • These little marinated balls can be eaten straight away, but the flavour will develop even more if you leave them to marinate for up to 3 hours.
  • I like to serve these with toothpicks for the guests to use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8as an appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%

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