THEME: Marinated Mozzarella Cubes

[Jamie R]

Marinated Mozzarella Cubes (low carb)
From Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook

SERVINGS 12-16
CATEGORY Lower Fat
METHOD Marinate
PREP 10 min.
TOTAL 10 min.

1 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 cups olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Bread or crackers

In a quart jar with a tight-fitting lid, layer a third of the cheese,
peppers, thyme and garlic. Repeat layers twice. In a small bowl,
combine the oil, rosemary, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; mix
well. Pour into jar; seal and turn upside down. Refrigerate
overnight, turning several times. Serve with bread or crackers.
Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts One serving: (calculated without bread or crackers)
Calories: 121 Fat: 10 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 22 mg Sodium:
224 mg Carbohydrate: 1 g Fiber: 0 g Protein: 6 g