Healthy Appetizers for New Years!!

12.27.11

Trying to plan a few healthy starters for you New Year’s Eve Suarez?

We really like this fun finger food. It’s simple, easy and a real crowd pleaser.

Now, what are you going to wear?!?

Tomato Basil Skewers

16 pieces

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 16 small fresh mozzarella balls

• 16 fresh basil leaves

• 16 cherry tomatoes

• Extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle

• Coarse salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Thread mozzarella, basil and tomatoes on small skewers. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

NUTRITION

Per piece: 46 calories; 3 g fat ( 2 g sat , 0 g mono ); 8 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 217 mg sodium; 34 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium, protein, vitamin C, potassium.