Heart Healthy Tomato and Mozzarella Skewers Recipe
The bright, juicy flavors of summer are on full display in this tomato mozzarella skewer recipe. With all of the components of a caprese salad, each bite is a deliciously tangy blend of garden-fresh goodness.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
12 6-inch skewers
1 pint cherry tomatoes
24 fresh basil leaves
12 small mozzarella cheese balls (approximately 8 oz)
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
Directions
Step 1
On a skewer, thread a tomato, a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, another basil leaf and another tomato. Repeat with remaining skewers. Season kebabs with black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Step 2
In a saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3
Before serving, let kebabs sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar and oil and serve.
Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 71
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 skewer
Per serving:
calories:71
total fat:5g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:6mg
sodium:28mg
total carb:1g
fibers:0g
proteins:4g
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