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Appetizer for 12

Grilled Caprese Skewers with fresh herbs (cilantro

$5.37for 425 minServes 12

Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil are skewered, lightly oiled, briefly grilled, then finished with pesto and balsamic glaze.

Grilled Caprese Skewers with fresh herbs (cilantro

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Cherry and grape tomatoes, 14 oz$0.30/oz typical14 oz$4.32Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 6$1.49 each typical6$8.99Typical price
Mozzarella, 9 oz$0.30/oz typical9 oz$2.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown$16.12

Swaps

  • Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilVinegarSalt and pepper

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  • 25 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 12servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.34 per serving$5.37 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 12 mini skewers
  • 24 red cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp basil pesto
  • 12 small mozzarella balls
  • 24 basil leaves
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 drizzle balsamic glaze
  • freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Steps

  1. Thread two tomatoes, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer.
  2. Brush the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the skewers over medium heat, about 400 F, for 2 minutes per side.
  4. Spread the pesto over the warm skewers and drizzle them with balsamic glaze.

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