Marinated Mozzarella (Three Variations) Recipe

Name: Marinated Mozzarella (Three Variations)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, good quality; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 6 tablespoons orange juice; 2 -3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; ¾ cup fresh basil (1 bundle); 1 tablespoon ground almonds; 4 -5 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 9 ounces plain full fat yoghurt; 1 tablespoon olive oil, good quality; 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice; Tabasco sauce, to taste; sugar, to taste; 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, preferably buffalo mozzarella

Servings: persons

1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, good quality
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
6 tablespoons orange juice
2 -3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¾ cup fresh basil (1 bundle)
1 tablespoon ground almonds
4 -5 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
9 ounces plain full fat yoghurt
1 tablespoon olive oil, good quality
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice
Tabasco sauce, to taste
sugar, to taste
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, preferably buffalo mozzarella

1
For the Tomato Marinade: Heat 3-4 tbsp oil and sweat the onions and garlic until golden but not brown.
2
Add orange juice, tomatoes and 2-3 tbsp of vinegar.
3
Simmer for approx 10 minutes and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Allow to cool.
5
For the Basil Marinade: Trim the basil and discard any stalks.
6
Puree the basil, almonds, 4-5 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp vinegar in a blender.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
For the Yoghurt Marinade: Whisk the yoghurt together with 1tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and a couple of dashes of tabasco (to taste).
9
Season with salt and a pinch of sugar to taste.
10
To finish: Divide the mozzarella into three bowls, and cover with a different marinade each.
11
Chill for thirty minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, good quality, 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Marinated Mozzarella (Three Variations) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Marinated Mozzarella (Three Variations)

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