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Fresh Tomato-Basil Caprese Kabobs

Prep 30 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Servings 34

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

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

Steps

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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

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

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Kabob

Calories: 60
Calories from Fat: 40

% Daily Value

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

0

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

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