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A round marble platter topped with 15 San Marzano tomatoes that are each sliced and filled with bocconcini and basil. Each appetizer is skewered and ready to eat.
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Tomato Mozzarella Skewers

These San Marzano and bocconcini skewers make for a simple, yet easy appetizer.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caprese appetizer, finger food
Servings: 15 skewers

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 bocconcini mini mozzarella balls
  • 15 San Marzano tomatoes
  • 30 fresh basil leaves small
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • sea salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Slice 4-5 cuts ¾ of the way through each tomato.
  • Halve and slice the bocconcini into 4-5 mm-thick pieces (about 3/16 inch).
  • Fill the tomato indents with the bocconcini slices.
  • Add two basil leaves at each end.
  • Top each appetizer with a skewer.
  • Arrange the skewers on a platter.
  • Drizzle with your favorite extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg