Mozzarella Balls with Pesto

Having friends over and not sure what to prepare? A great combination is mozzarella and pesto. Serve them with crackers or as a standalone snack.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 70 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 0 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 300 g Cheese, mozzarella

  • 5 spoon Pine nuts

Steps

  1. Place the mozzarella balls in a colander and drain them well. Then transfer them to a bowl and add the pesto. Mix everything well with a spoon so that the pesto is evenly distributed over the balls. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for one to two hours.

  2. Take a long platter and arrange the marinated mozzarella balls on it. Pour the remaining pesto over the balls. Serve with fresh or toasted bread.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Fat: 22 g
    • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
    • Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Fiber: 0 g

Advice

Pesto is a sauce that originates from northern Italy. Traditionally, it was made in a mortar and consists of fresh basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts.