Caprese Kebabs with Balsamic Drizzle
Sweet tomatoes, creamy cheese and fresh herbs make a delightful bite, especially when they are splashed with a sweet, tangy dressing. This savory snack on a skewer is so delicious we’re sure this recipe will be sticking around your kitchen.
Ingredients
Serves: Serves 4
Serving Size: 2 skewers per serving
Balsamic Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons low-calorie sweetener
Kebabs
- 24 red or yellow cherry or grape tomatoes
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 2 part-skim mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut into 12 pieces each
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil and sweetener.
- To make eight kebabs, use 10- to 12-inch wooden or metal skewers. For each kebab, thread 1 tomato, 1 basil leaf (gently fold two or three times or tear in half if larger) and 1 piece of cheese. Repeat twice on each skewer.
- Drizzle the vinegar mixture over all or serve on the side.
Exchanges/Choices
1 vegetable, ½ lean meat, 1 fat
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 92 |
| Total Fat | 5.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.0g |
| Cholesterol | 8mg |
| Sodium | 112mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 5g |
| Added Sugar | 1g |
| Protein | 5g |
