Marinated Goat Cheese with Fresh Oregano
Transform your appetizer game with this irresistible Marinated Goat Cheese with Fresh Oregano recipe! Silky rounds of tangy goat cheese are infused with the vibrant flavors of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh oregano, zesty lemon, and a hint of crushed red pepper for a perfect balance of creaminess and spice. Whole garlic cloves and peppercorns lend subtle aromatics, making this dish as complex as it is simple to prepare. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick marination, this elegant dish is ideal for entertaining or elevating your everyday snacking experience. Serve it with warm crusty bread or crispy crackers to soak up the herb-infused oil for a gourmet treat that's sure to impress. This recipe is gluten-free and loaded with Mediterranean flair, perfect for anyone seeking easy yet sophisticated appetizers!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Goat cheese log
- 120 milliliters Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano leaves
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoons Black peppercorns
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt
- 1 loaf/package Crusty bread or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Cut the goat cheese log into 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick rounds and arrange them in a shallow dish, slightly overlapping if necessary.
Peel the garlic cloves and gently smash them with the flat side of a knife to release their aroma without fully breaking them apart.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh oregano leaves, garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, black peppercorns, and sea salt.
Pour the olive oil mixture evenly over the goat cheese rounds, ensuring that each piece is submerged in the oil and coated with the herbs and spices.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and let the goat cheese marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for a richer flavor.
Before serving, bring the marinated goat cheese to room temperature to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Transfer the marinated goat cheese to a serving dish, drizzle some of the infused oil over the top, and serve alongside crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.2 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.7 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2658 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.7 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 455 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 516 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
