Keyword: artichoke hearts, bell peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese
Servings: 24skewers
Ingredients
2largered bell peppers or yellow
12oz.marinated artichoke hearts2 - 6 oz jars 16 pieces, drained, patted dry and cut crosswise into bite-size pieces
12ouncesmozzarellacut into bite-size chunks
2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
1 1/2teaspoonsDijon mustard
1/4cupolive oil
1/4teaspoonsalt
1Pinchblack pepper
Optional
Chopped fresh parsley or basilfor garnish
Instructions
Preheat broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil.
Seed and core peppers and cut in half. Place halved peppers, skin side up, on baking sheet and broil until blackened, 10 to 12 minutes.
Transfer to a paper bag, seal bag and allow to steam for 10 minutes. Hold peppers under cold running water to remove skin. Pat dry with paper towels and cut into squares.
Thread artichoke hearts, peppers and cheese on 24 small skewers or large toothpicks, alternating decoratively.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, oil, salt and pepper until blended and smooth. Arrange skewers on a large platter. Brush liberally with balsamic mixture and sprinkle with parsley or basil, if desired. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Antipasto Skewers
Amount per Serving
Calories
84
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
171
mg
7
%
Potassium
42
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
666
mcg
74
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
76
mg
8
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.