One of my favorite easy appetizers is skewered tomato, mozzarella, and basil. It's low calorie and carb-friendly for your girlfriends that are picky, and it looks gorgeous! Here are two ways to make them:
Recipe #1:
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Skewers (total time, 10 minutes, feeds 4-6)
What you'll need:
1 package of cherry tomatoes
1 package of small mozzarella balls (can usually be found in the deli section with the fresh cheeses)
Balsamic glaze
Fresh basil
Skewers (10-15 wooden or plastic, there are eco- friendly ones that you can reuse as well)
The steps are so easy! After washing the tomatoes, start skewering them, and follow with a mozzarella ball and a piece of basil. Once you have finished making the skewers arrange them on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze. You can also season with salt and pepper if you like. Pair with a bottle of wine and you're all set- now you have time to finish your makeup!
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| I used balamic vinegar for these, the glaze is prettier! |
Mozzarella and Basil filled Tomato Cups (total time, about 30 minutes, feeds 6-8)
What you'll need:
1 package of cherry tomatoes
String cheese (4-6 should be enough)
Balsamic glaze
Fresh basil
This version is a bit more time consuming, but looks amazing when put together! First, cut the top off the cherry tomotoes and cut just a tiny bit off the bottom to make the bottom flat so it doesn't fall over. Then scoop out the inside of the tomato to hollow it out. Put a piece of basil inside of the tomato cup so it sticks out almost like it's a leaf. Then, cut the string cheese width-wise to fit (about 1/4" should work). If the tomato cup is too small insert the mozzarella piece on it's side. After you've finished all of them, arrange on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze! Here's a photo of the finished tomato cups:
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| Substitute goat cheese for mozzarella if you want to change these up a bit! |
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