Prim's Basil-Wrapped Goat Cheese Balls Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Prim's Basil-Wrapped Goat Cheese Balls Recipe). One of the very first mentions of food in 'The Hunger Games' trilogy comes in the form of a gift from Prim. On Reaping Day, Prim presents her beloved big sister with a gift – goat cheese wrapped in basil leaves. Historically, goats represent sacrifice and giving, and when Prim gives Katniss this goat cheese she foreshadows the many sacrifices the Everdeen family will be forced to make when Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place in the Hunger Games.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 25

Yield: 25 servings

Prim's Basil-Wrapped Goat Cheese Balls Recipe

Ingredients

5 ounces goat cheese

at room temperature

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 pinch sea salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

25 large basil leaves

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

or as needed

Keto Margarita

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Stir goat cheese 1/4 cup olive oil and lemon juice together in a small bowl; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Place a spoonful of goat cheese mixture onto each basil leaf. Wrap the basil leaf around the goat cheese to form a ball. Drizzle with olive oil.

Nutritional Information

Prim's Basil-Wrapped Goat Cheese Balls Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:25

Calories: 44.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.3g 3%

Carbohydrates: 0.3g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 4.3g 7%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 4.5mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 125.8IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 0.7mcg

Calcium: 19.1mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 2.7mg 1%

Potassium: 14.1mg

Sodium: 42.1mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 38.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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