Goat Cheese-Stuffed Basil Leaves Rachael Shapiro   From Every Day with Rachael Ray August-September 2006 MAKES 20 LEAVES Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 3 min 4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Freshly ground pepper 20 large fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted In a small bowl, stir together the goat cheese, olive oil and lemon zest. Season to taste with pepper. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture on each basil leaf. Sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts and drizzle with olive oil.

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