TOMATO-BASIL APPETIZERS

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From Eating Well Magazine January 2006. These appetizers will go quickly. Greek olives would be delicious added to this, too!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 firm cherry tomatoes
6 small fresh mozzarella balls
12 fresh basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil (the best quality)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 bamboo skewers

Steps:

  • Slice each tomato in half. Thread one half of one tomato onto the skewer, cut side facing up.
  • Next thread a basil leaf, followed by one mozzarella ball, another basil leaf and a tomato half--cut side facing up.
  • Repeat process until you have 6 skewers.
  • Drizzle each skewer with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange on serving platter and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.3, Sodium 0.9, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.2

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