Description
Fresh and delightful Caprese Tortellini skewers, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (Bocconcini or Ciliegine)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: 1 cup cured beef slices or deli beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your refrigerated cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes until they float and are tender. Drain the tortellini thoroughly and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely.
- Prepare Your Ingredients: While the tortellini cools, wash your cherry or grape tomatoes and pat them dry. Drain your fresh mozzarella balls well. Gently separate your fresh basil leaves from the stems. If using optional cured beef, prepare it by rolling or folding into small pieces.
- Assemble the Skewers: Use 6-inch wooden skewers. Start with a cooled tortellini, followed by a fresh basil leaf, a cherry tomato, and a mozzarella ball. If adding cured beef, thread it next. Repeat the sequence until the skewer is full, leaving space at the bottom and top.
- Drizzle and Pack: Arrange the assembled skewers in snack pack containers. Drizzle each skewer with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Optional: Side Dipping Sauce: Pack a tiny leak-proof container with additional balsamic glaze and olive oil for dipping.
Notes
- These skewers can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Feel free to customize with other vegetables or cheeses as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skewering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg