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Mini Caprese Bites Recipe

Mini Caprese Bites Recipe

100kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Delightful Mini Caprese Bites are a quick and fresh appetizer that combines cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Servings 4 bites
Course Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

For the Bites
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes Juicy and sweet
  • 1 pint Fresh mozzarella balls Small balls for skewering
  • 20 leaves Fresh basil leaves Essential for flavor
For the Finish
  • to taste Balsamic glaze Drizzle generously
  • to taste Extra virgin olive oil Optional for depth of flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Toothpicks or small skewers

Method

Instructions
  1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry.
  2. Drain the mozzarella balls and pat them dry.
  3. Assemble each Mini Caprese Bite by threading a cherry tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella ball onto a skewer.
  4. Arrange the assembled bites on a serving platter.
  5. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the bites.
  6. Optionally drizzle olive oil over the top.
  7. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over the bites.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving2bitesCalories100kcalCarbohydrates5gProtein6gFat7gSaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat4gCholesterol15mgSodium150mgPotassium180mgFiber1gSugar2gVitamin A500IUVitamin C10mgCalcium150mgIron0.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. Store leftovers in an airtight container; for best results, consume within 3 days.

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