3gNET CARBSCaprese Skewers
Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil on a stick, with a drizzle of herb olive oil and balsamic.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
Skewers
- 12 small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 24 small fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Directions
- In a small bowl, stir the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the mozzarella balls, toss and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Rinse the tomatoes and basil and pat completely dry.
- On each of 12 small skewers, thread a tomato, a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, another basil leaf and a second tomato.
- Arrange on a platter and drizzle with the remaining herb oil from the bowl.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top just before serving.
Nutrition per serving (2 skewers)
Estimated per serving from USDA FoodData Central and typical US label values. Total carbs include sugar alcohols; net carbs subtract fiber and sugar alcohols.
Know your label
ADA lists squash such as zucchini, yellow squash, chayote and spaghetti squash as non-starchy, while corn and potatoes are starchy.
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Inspired by Spend With Pennies. Our version is rewritten and adjusted for lower carbs. This recipe is still in our test kitchen; amounts may change after testing. Nutrition is estimated and for general information only, not medical advice. Check with your care team about your own carb targets. DisclaimerPrinted from diabeticrecipes.us/recipes/caprese-skewers/