How To Make Delicious And Healthy Caprese Bites For New Year's Eve

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 "Enter this new year with gratitude for this new chance to create your dreams."

Avina Celeste


Entertain your guests this New Year's Eve with this simple yet delicious appetizer that will complement any entree.  It is low in calories, made with fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and sweet basil.  Basil is good for your digestion, helps detoxify the body, and contains magnesium.  Magnesium relaxes the blood vessels which can help to improve blood flow.  A wonderful herb to add to any dish.  


Caprese Bites

                                                                   Source:  Delish.com



Ingredients:

8 oz. mozzarella balls
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
24 cherry tomatoes
12 fresh basil leaves
1 c. balsamic vinegar

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, olive oil, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt. Set aside.
  2. Assemble skewers: Layer a cherry tomato, basil leaf, marinated mozzarella ball, and another cherry tomato. Place on your serving platter.
  3. Make the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan or skillet, bring balsamic vinegar to a low simmer. Let thicken until syrupy, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool and thicken.
  4. Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve.

    5. Serves:  12

    I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.  Happy New Year from Dawnsboutique!


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