Prim's Basil-Wrapped Goat Cheese Balls

One of the very first mentions of food in 'The Hunger Games' trilogy comes in the form of a gift from Prim. On Reaping Day, Prim presents her beloved big sister with a gift – goat cheese wrapped in basil leaves. Historically, goats represent sacrifice and giving, and when Prim gives Katniss this goat cheese she foreshadows the many sacrifices the Everdeen family will be forced to make when Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place in the Hunger Games.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 45 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 5 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
• 25 large basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir goat cheese, 1/4 cup olive oil, and lemon juice together in a small bowl; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Place a spoonful of goat cheese mixture onto each basil leaf. Wrap the basil leaf around the goat cheese to form a ball. Drizzle with olive oil.