Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle
With this recipe for a simple Caprese skewer with balsamic drizzle , you can enjoy the time-honored appetizer in a whole new way!
Servings: 12
Calories: 74kcal
Ingredients
Balsamic Reduction
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Skewer Ingredients
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 Bocconcini
- 12 fresh basil leaves small
- salt and pepper
- thick toothpicks
Instructions
Balsamic Reduction
- Add the balsamic vinegar and honey/syrup to a small pot. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Pour it into a small bowl and let it cool.
Caprese Skewers
- Take a toothpick and thread a cheese ball onto it, followed by a basil leaf and then a tomato. ( the order doesn't really matter, but the basil should be in the middle.)
- Place on a platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add more tomatoes and cheese to skewers, play around with the amounts!
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.3mg