Mozzarella and tomato skewers
This tasty appetizer may help prevent you from overeating. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to tell your stomach it’s full ― perfect timing as you mindfully start eating your main meal!
Ingredients
24 cherry tomatoes
24 medium fresh oregano leaves
24 cherry-size balls mozzarella cheese (about 1/2 ounce each)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
You will also need:
24 toothpicks
Directions
- On each toothpick, place a cherry tomato, oregano leaf and mozzarella ball. Arrange on a serving plate or tray.
- Drizzle assembled skewers with olive oil, then sprinkle with black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Makes 12 servings
Recipe contains: milk
Carb choices per serving: 0
*Option not included in nutrition facts.
Reviewed By: Allina Health's Patient Education Department
First Published: 08/22/2016
Last Reviewed: 08/22/2016
Make this appetizer even more tempting to the eyes (and stomach) by sprinkling them with curry or mustard powder.*
