Fresh Tomato-Basil Caprese Kabobs

Name: Fresh Tomato-Basil Caprese Kabobs
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 34
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil or lemon basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pint red cherry tomatoes; 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes; 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cubed; 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed; 34 (6-inch) bamboo skewers; Fresh basil leaves, if desired

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Prep 30 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 34

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Fancy Italian skewers will earn raves at any gathering. Assemble them in only 30 minutes!

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil or lemon basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pint red cherry tomatoes
1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes
2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cubed
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
34 (6-inch) bamboo skewers
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Directions

1

In large bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper, using wire whisk. Add tomatoes, zucchini and cheese. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
2

Drain vegetables, reserving olive oil mixture. Thread skewers alternately with tomatoes, zucchini and cheese; top with basil leaf. Serve kabobs with reserved olive oil mixture.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Virtually any skewer-able vegetable will work in this recipe. Try red, green or yellow bell pepper pieces or fresh pea pods.
tip 2
Thread the vegetables and cheese between large leaves of fresh basil for different look.

Nutrition Information

60 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 2g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Kabob

Calories: 60

Calories from Fat: 40

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 7%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 10%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%

Sodium: 90mg; 4%

Potassium: 100mg; 3%

Total Carbohydrate: 2g; 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 4g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 8%; 8%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Fancy Italian skewers will earn raves at any gathering. Assemble them in only 30 minutes!