Zucchini Caprese Cups Appetizers
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Zucchini Caprese Cups Appetizers
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These zucchini tomato cups with bubbly mozzarella gratin and balsamic vinegar are the most irresistible appetizers! A cross between mini pizza and bruschetta, they're like a baked bite of Italian caprese salad!
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Ingredients
- 2 zucchini medium (about 8 inches long)
- 12 oz (350 g) cherry tomato or grape tomatoes
- 3 oz (85 g) fresh mozzarella See notes for other cheese options
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste, ground
- basil for garnish, fresh leaves
- 1 pinch fleur de sel optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using the air fryer, there's no need to preheat. Rinse and dry the veggies.
- Cut off a bit of the zucchini bottom away to make it flat, or the zucchini cup it won't stay up. Holding by the stem side, cut the zucchini in slices about 1 1/4 inch thick (3 centimeters).Using a melon baller or a small measuring (round) spoon, core the zucchini slices by scooping out the flesh from the center of each slice.
- Fill each zucchini cup with about 1 teaspoon of grated or crumbled mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste, and top each cup with one cherry tomato.
- Transfer the stuffed zucchini appetizers to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, or arrange them in the air fryer basket, leaving some space in between them.Roast at 400 °F (200 °C) for 20 to 25 minutes, until the mozzarella is bubbling out of the cups in a gratinated crust and the tomatoes start bursting.
- To serve, arrange the stuffed zucchini cups on a bed of fresh basil leaves and drizzle them with balsamic vinegar. Finish it with a light sprinkle of fleur de sel to bring out the flavor!
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Notes
- Other great options for cheese in this recipe are Greek feta, Gorgonzola or Gruyere. Feta and Gorgonzola won't have the same gratin crust effect as mozzarella, however.
- You can assemble the zucchini cups up to 2 days in advance. Keep them refrigerated and roast them just before serving.
- Serve the zucchini bites straight from the oven as a hot appetizer or just serve them cold, they are equally delicious.
- Keep the leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1(4 appetizers)
Calories
72kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4.6g
(2%)
Protein
4.8g
(10%)
Fat
3.8g
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Net Carbohydrates
3.6g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(4 appetizers) | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 10% |
| Fat | 3.8g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 3.6g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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