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Goat Cheese Balls with Mango Sauce

No deep fryer is needed for this delicious appetizer.
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: goat cheese, mango, vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: Kristen Doute, Vegiholic

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces soft goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup soft goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • Avocado oil
  • Cucumber/carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 mango
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Roll goat cheese into 6 – .5oz balls.
  • Place in freezer, on a plate lined with wax paper, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Heat skillet on medium for 3 minutes.
  • Coat pan with avocado oil (about 1/2 inch deep) and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove goat cheese from freezer.
  • Mix thyme and breadcrumbs in a small bowl, whisk egg in a separate bowl, place cornstarch in a third bowl.
  • Dip each ball in cornstarch, egg batter, then breadcrumbs.
  • Carefully place goat cheese balls in skillet, turning with tongs every 3-4 seconds until lightly browned.
  • For mango sauce, blend mango, balsamic vinegar, avocado oil and salt and pepper in NutriBullet or food processor until smooth.

Notes

WINE RECOMMENDATION: Sauvignon Blanc or a dry, crisp Rosé! Avoid oaky wines when devouring this delicious dish.*

Kristen Doute is the co-founder of Vegiholic.com.