Grilled Stuffed Grape Leaves with Goat Cheese and Black Pepper

1. 1

   Preheat barbecue or grill.

2. 2

   Lay the 12 grape leaves out on counter and set aside.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, mix goat cheese and black pepper until homogeneous.

4. 4

   Place a generous tbsp.

5. 5

   of goat cheese in center of each leaf.

6. 6

   Fold each leaf up like a burrito, and secure with a toothpick or tie with butcher twine.

7. 7

   Drizzle 1 tsp.

8. 8

   olive oil over each and chill one hour in refrigerator.

9. 9

   Remove from refrigerator and place over medium-hot part of grill and cook until leaves are just starting to char all over.

10. 10

    Remove from grill and place 3 each on 4 plates.

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    Drizzle each with a teaspoonful of balsamic vinegar and a dusting of fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.