Tomato Basil Bites Recipes

CAPRESE TOMATO BITES

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I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. The juicy explosion you get when you pop one into your mouth is the genuine taste of springtime.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., In a food processor, combine the cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended. , Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture. , Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TOMATO BASIL PASTA

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This recipe is a simple, flavorful dish served at room temperature. Fantastic! This dish will refrigerate well and is just as yummy the next day for lunch as a cold pasta salad!

Provided by ANGELA DAWN

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups diced tomatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
6 leaves fresh basil, torn
10 ounces fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Stir tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
Toss warm pasta with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir tomato mixture into pasta and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA BITES

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A great way to serve tomato mozzarella salad. Great presentation; always a hit! You can find the bite-sized mozzarella ('Bocconcini') at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half.

Provided by MADDIECAT

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Caprese Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

20 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
20 fresh basil leaves
20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (often labeled bocconcini)
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
20 toothpicks

Steps:

Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a leaf of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GARLIC-BASIL TOMATOES WITH MOZZARELLA

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This salad is the perfect showcase for your fresh garden tomatoes and basil!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 drops red pepper sauce
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Salad greens, if desired

Steps:

Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish.
Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container. Pour over tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors, turning occasionally.
Layer cheese alternately with tomatoes on salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg