5 from 6 votes
Southwestern Caprese Bites
Caprese gets a Southwestern makeover! Roasted red bell peppers, spices, and an option to add bacon will give you a whole new caprese experience. This appetizer is guaranteed to be a favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
20
bites
Calories:
63 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 20 mozzarella cheese bocconcini, fresh, pearls
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 20 basil fresh leaves
- 6 ounces roasted red bell peppers chopped into 20 pieces
- 20 cherry tomato yellow, or grape tomatoes
- 4 lices Bacon cut into 20 pieces (optional, cooked
Instructions
- Drain the mozzarella balls of liquid and transfer to a small mixing bowl. Pour olive oil over mozzarella and season with red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir to coat.
- Assemble the bites by using a toothpick to skewer a tomato, basil leaf, roasted red bell pepper, bacon (optional), and a mozzarella ball.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
64mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.