CALIFORNIA
PISTACHIOS
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Crispy Pistachio Goat Cheese Balls
Craving something to nibble on before dinner? These Crispy Pistachio Goat Cheese Balls made with Raw Pistachios are the ultimate snack!
Cook Time
MINS
Total Time
MINS
Calories*
*per serving
Serves
Easy, Quick, Weekday, Spring, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pistachios, Italian, Asparagus, Gremolata, Side Dish, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
1/2 cup Setton Farms Raw Pistachios (in shell)
11 oz. (1 log) goat cheese
1 egg
1/3 breadcrumbs
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 tbsp. Honey
Pinch of salt & pepper
Canola or vegetable oil for frying
Method
1) In a small bowl, whisk egg and add salt and pepper.
2) In a dry surface line flour and bread-crumbs without mixing.
3) Separate the pistachio kernels from the shells and ground finely. Mix with goat cheese in a medium bowl.
4) Make 1 tablespoon size goat cheese balls and roll each one in flour, then egg and then breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
5) Freeze for 15 minutes.
5) Set a deep saucepan to medium-high heat, and add the canola oil (or oil of your choice). Fry goat cheese balls for 1- 2 minutes (or until golden and crispy).
7) Remove from the saucepan and eliminate the excess oil with a paper towel. Place on a platter and drizzle with honey.
Nutrition
Dietry Needs
Vegetarian
Heart Healthy
Gluten Free
Vegan
Quick Tip
In this recipe
Seasoned No Shell
RAW
Freshly picked and straight from our orchards, these naturally raw pistachios are bursting with flavor and nutrients, just as Mother Nature intended. Without the addition of roasting and salting, these naturally raw pistachios maintain their vibrant green hue and distinctive taste.
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