Caprese Christmas Tree
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The classic Italian appetizer, but in Christmas tree form!
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Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant as uniform in shape as possible
- 10-20 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1.5-2 oz fresh basil leaves
- 3-4 oz Mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Create Balsamic Glaze: Add balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan. Heat on medium to a boil and then reduce to low/medium-low to a very low simmer to reduce. Let simmer for approximately 20 minutes until it has reduced to about 1/4-1/3 of a cup.
- Trim Eggplant: While the balsamic reduces, prep the eggplant by first, slicing a flat piece off of the bottom so that it will stand upright. Trim the sides down at an angle from the top shaping it into a triangle by shaving more from the top and less the closer you get to the base of the eggplant. Do this on all sides. Trim the top just enough to take the green part at the top (calyx) off. Tip: Trim so that it seems a bit more dramatic and exaggerated of a tree shape as that is how it look more like a Christmas tree once everything is added.
- Add Caprese: On a toothpick, add a basil leaf, cherry tomato, and then mozzarella pearl. Stick that toothpick into the eggplant so the basil is at the base and on the eggplant. Repeat to cover the whole eggplant. You can also first stab the eggplant with the toothpick and then add the basil, tomato, and mozzarella as the eggplant skin can be tough.
- Serve: Once the balsamic glaze has reduced, add to a small bowl that's wide enough to dunk the skewers into. Serve with the Caprese Christmas Tree!
Notes
- Yield
- Yield
- This all depends on the size of your eggplant, but for my large eggplant that was about 10 inches long, it took about 45 skewers to cover. You can use less or more depending on how covered you want the tree to be.
- Make Ahead
- Make Ahead
- This is great to make ahead of time and store in the fridge gently covered in plastic. Make up to 5-6 hrs in advance. Much longer and the basil will begin to wilt and won't be as bright of a green color.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
15kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
83IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 45Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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