Herby Goat Cheese Ball

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Herby Goat Cheese Ball
5 min.
6
168kcal

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Elevate your appetizer game with this delightful Herby Goat Cheese Ball, a perfect fusion of creamy texture and vibrant herb flavors. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or an elegant soirée, this vegetarian dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal preparation time—ready in just 5 minutes!

Imagine the rich taste of fresh goat cheese, harmoniously blended with a medley of aromatic herbs like parsley, chervil, and chives. This recipe is not only visually appealing but also nutritious, packing in 168 calories per serving while offering a tantalizing burst of flavor that pairs beautifully with crunchy multigrain baguette slices.

Ideal for any occasion, from antipasti platters to snacking while enjoying a glass of wine, this cheese ball will complement your culinary spread effortlessly. The preparation is simple and fun—line a ramekin, press in the cheese, and coat it with a fresh herb mixture before serving it stylishly on a plate.

With each bite, you'll savor the creamy richness of the goat cheese, perfectly balanced by the freshness of the herbs and the satisfying crunch of the baguette. Don't miss the chance to impress your guests with this easy yet sophisticated appetizer—it's bound to spark conversations and leave everyone wanting more!

Ingredients

  • 0.5  crusty baguette sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 0.3 cup herbs: rosemary fresh chopped
  • small clove garlic grated to taste (, )
  • ounces goat cheese fresh room temperature
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • ramekin

Directions

  1. Spray a ramekin with nonstick spray, and line it with plastic wrap. Smooth the goat cheese into the ramekin, pressing down to form it to the shape of the little bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.
  2. Mix the herbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Unmold the cheese, and press the herb mixture so it sticks on all sides of the cheese. Set the herbed cheese on a plate, and scatter the multigrain baguette slices all around. Allow to come to room temperature for 15 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories168kcal
Protein23.83%
Fat51.35%
Carbs24.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.29
Glycemic Load
6.95
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.7065217494965%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
7.18mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:168.17kcal
8.41%
Fat:9.56g
14.71%
Saturated Fat:6.32g
39.48%
Carbohydrates:10.4g
3.47%
Net Carbohydrates:9.84g
3.58%
Sugar:1.39g
1.54%
Cholesterol:19.56mg
6.52%
Sodium:480.98mg
20.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.98g
19.97%
Vitamin K:56.07µg
53.4%
Copper:0.34mg
17.15%
Vitamin A:720.12IU
14.4%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.66%
Phosphorus:131.35mg
13.14%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.33%
Iron:1.74mg
9.69%
Calcium:87.03mg
8.7%
Folate:32.48µg
8.12%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.67%
Selenium:4.85µg
6.93%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.86%
Vitamin B3:1.18mg
5.88%
Vitamin C:4.59mg
5.56%
Zinc:0.6mg
3.99%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.84%
Magnesium:14.02mg
3.5%
Fiber:0.56g
2.23%
Potassium:57.4mg
1.64%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.35%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.08%