Caprese Bites

This is just about the easiest appetizer you can make, and the bonus is that it’s relatively healthy. All you need are grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil and balsamic reduction.

Cut the tomatoes in half and cut the mozzarella balls in halves or thirds. Then just thread them onto skewers, sprinkle some chopped basil over and drizzle on balsamic reduction. Add a little salt and pepper and you have a perfect, easy appetizer.

Slightly adapted from Southern Living’s Mini Caprese Bites.

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Caprese Bites

Perfect mini tomato and mozzarella skewers for a last minute appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Yield 15 servings

Calories 176 kcal

Author Lucy

Ingredients

• 30 pint grape tomatoes halved
• 15 fresh small mozzarella balls halved or thirds
• 30 4-inch wooden skewers
• 6 basil leaves chopped or chiffonade
• 1/4 cup balsamic reduction

Instructions

1. Thread 1 tomato half and 1piece of cheese on each skewer.
2. Place skewers in shallow serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then drizzle balsamic reduction over the tomatoes.
3. Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts

Caprese Bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g 3%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 49mg 2%

Potassium 2247mg 64%

Total Carbohydrates 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber 11g 44%

Sugars 25g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 157.8%

Vitamin C 157.2%

Calcium 9.9%

Iron 14.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.