Caprese Skewers

Name: Caprese Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini); 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 24 fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced balsamic); 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 24 small cocktail skewers or toothpicks

Classic Italian caprese threaded onto skewers with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.

15 minEasyServes 6130 cal/serving

ItalianAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
1 pint cherry tomatoes
24 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced balsamic)
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
24 small cocktail skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

1

Thread one cherry tomatoes, one folded fresh basil leaves leaf, and one fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini) ball onto each of 24 small cocktail skewers or toothpicks.
2

Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter.
3

Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced balsamic).
4

Finish with a sprinkle of 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Caprese Skewers?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I make Caprese Skewers dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Caprese Skewers is 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini). Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Caprese Skewers keto-friendly?

A serving of Caprese Skewers carries 0 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 0 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 0 percent.

How many carbs are in Caprese Skewers?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 0 g of carbohydrate in about 130 calories, with 10 g protein and 10 g fat, plus 61 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Caprese Skewers keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Caprese Skewers within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat. Leafy parts wilt first; store them apart if you can.

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