Moroccan Spiced Goat Cheese

Moroccan Spiced Goat Cheese

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (4- to 6-ounce) log fresh goat cheese , crotin or pyramid  Crostini or crackers

Combine pepper, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, cardamom and cloves on a large plate. Roll goat cheese in mixed spices until completely covered.

Transfer to a serving plate with crackers or crostini.

Serves 4
 
Nutrition Per serving (about 1oz/30g-wt.) : 80 calories (60 from fat), 6g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 2g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 5g protein

"This fragrant spiced goat cheese is quick and simple to make. The combination of sweet and nutty spices, which includes cinnamon, cumin, cardamom and cloves, is delicious sprinkled on pork or chicken before grilling, too."