Fresh mozzarella wrapped in vine leaves

Babiche Martens

Ingredients

4	Buffalo mozzarella, large, or 8 small balls, according to size of vine leaves (Main)
4	Vine leaves, large, or 8 small (Main)
1 handful	Lemon thyme
1	Salt & freshly ground pepper, to season
1 to brush	Extra virgin olive oil
4 slices	Crusty bread

Directions

1. Preheat the barbecue. Lay the leaves on a board then place a ball of mozzarella in the centre of each.
2. Scatter over some lemon thyme, season well and generously drizzle with olive oil.
3. Wrap the leaves to enclose the cheese and fix with toothpicks if necessary.
4. Brush the barbie with oil and lay the cheese down. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. At the same time toast the bread for 2-3 minutes or until golden.Turn the bread and cook for another couple of minutes.
6. Turn the cheese over and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, remove the toothpicks then the cheese on the bread.