Herbed Coated Goat Cheese Balls Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
36 slices baguette (0.5 inch thick )
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh italian parsley (flat leaf )
2 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp coarsely cracked fresh black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 (11 oz) log soft fresh goat cheese
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or 1 1/2 tbsp meyer lemon olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Arrange bread slices on 2 heavy baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread. Bake until crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir herbs, lemon zest, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using about 2 teaspoons of cheese for each, form the goat cheese into 1 balls. Roll cheese balls in the herb mixture to coat completely. Arrange balls on a platter.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over and around the cheese balls. Serve with crostini. Garnish with herb sprigs.
Can prepare crostini and cheese balls 1 day ahead. Store crostini in air tight container at room temperature. COver and refrigerate cheese balls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	688.12 Kcal (2881 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.96g	21%
Sodium	1459.98mg	61%
Potassium	267.84mg	6%
Total Carbs	118.23g	39%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	6.94g	28%
Protein	21.02g	42%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	11%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	3.9mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	288.63 Kcal (1208 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.86g	21%
Sodium	612.39mg	61%
Potassium	112.35mg	6%
Total Carbs	49.59g	39%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	28%
Protein	8.82g	42%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	11%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	1.6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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