Pecan and Goat Cheese Marbles

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

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Looking for an elegant and delightful appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than these delectable Pecan and Goat Cheese Marbles! Perfectly balancing the creamy richness of soft goat cheese with the crunch of toasted pecans, these bite-sized appetizers are not only a visual treat but also a flavor explosion.

Ideal for any gathering, be it a chic cocktail party or a cozy family dinner, these marbles bring together the earthy notes of crushed coriander and fragrant rosemary, creating a harmonious blend that elevates the classic cheese ball. The addition of fresh flat-leaf parsley not only adds a burst of color but also a hint of freshness that enhances every bite.

As a vegetarian and gluten-free option, these tasty treats cater to a wide range of dietary preferences, making them the perfect starter or snack for everyone to enjoy. With only 35 calories per piece, you can indulge guilt-free! Easy to prepare and ready in just 60 minutes, these Pecan and Goat Cheese Marbles can be made ahead of time, letting you spend more time with your guests and less in the kitchen.

Whether you serve them as antipasti or present them on a beautiful platter as an elegant appetizer, these cheese marbles are sure to be the highlight of your meal. Try them out and watch as your guests discover their new favorite party snack!

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