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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
74 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Balsamic Reduction
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Skewer Ingredients
- 12 cherry tomato
- 12 bocconcini
- 12 basil small, fresh leaves
- black pepper
- salt
- Toothpicks thick
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.
Cup of Yum
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 Information
Calories
74kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
63mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
97IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 97IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.