Pecan and Goat Cheese Marbles

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Pecan and Goat Cheese Marbles
60 min.
50
35kcal

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Looking for a delightful and elegant appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than these Pecan and Goat Cheese Marbles! Perfectly suited for any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering, a cozy dinner party, or a casual snack, these little bites are sure to be a hit. With their creamy goat cheese center, infused with aromatic rosemary and coriander, each marble is a burst of flavor that pairs beautifully with the crunchy, toasted pecans that coat them.

Not only are these marbles vegetarian and gluten-free, making them accessible for a variety of dietary preferences, but they also come together in just 60 minutes. Imagine serving these stunning cheese marbles on a platter, each one elegantly speared with a fresh parsley leaf, adding a touch of color and freshness to your table. With only 35 calories each, they are a guilt-free indulgence that allows you to enjoy the rich flavors without compromising on health.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your antipasti spread or simply want a delicious snack to enjoy with friends, these Pecan and Goat Cheese Marbles are the perfect choice. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dish that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon coriander seeds with side of a large knife, then chopped crushed
  • 50  flat parsley 
  • 11 ounces goat cheese soft
  • 0.3 pound pecans 
  • teaspoon rosemary minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in upper third.
  2. Toss pecans with butter, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then toast in a 4-sided sheet pan until fragrant and a shade darker, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a plate and cool completely.
  4. Pulse pecans in a food processor just until finely chopped, then transfer to a wide shallow bowl.
  5. Stir together goat cheese, rosemary, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until combined well. Form teaspoons of cheese mixture into marbles between your palms, then roll in pecans to coat and roll between your palms again briefly.
  6. Transfer to a plate.
  7. Put a parsley leaf under each cheese marble and spear together with a wooden pick.
  8. •Cheese marbles can be made and coated with pecans 1 day ahead and chilled.•Cheese marbles can be speared with parsley 1 hour ahead and chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories35kcal
Protein15.52%
Fat79.58%
Carbs4.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.64
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9782608585513%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:34.78kcal
1.74%
Fat:3.19g
4.91%
Saturated Fat:1.19g
7.47%
Carbohydrates:0.44g
0.15%
Net Carbohydrates:0.17g
0.06%
Sugar:0.19g
0.22%
Cholesterol:3.47mg
1.16%
Sodium:23.56mg
1.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.4g
2.8%
Vitamin K:16.61µg
15.82%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.54%
Copper:0.07mg
3.74%
Vitamin A:157IU
3.14%
Phosphorus:23.06mg
2.31%
Vitamin C:1.36mg
1.65%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.64%
Iron:0.25mg
1.36%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.35%
Calcium:12.08mg
1.21%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.15%
Magnesium:4.38mg
1.1%
Fiber:0.27g
1.07%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious