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Ciliegine and Tomato Bites with Kalamata Olive Drizzle and Fresh Basil (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Ciliegine and Tomato Bites with Kalamata Olive Drizzle and Fresh Basil (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ciliegine and Tomato Bites with Kalamata Olive Drizzle and Fresh Basil (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

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20 to 25 small grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
40 to 50 small fresh basil leaves
8 oz ciliegine,* drained and patted dry, halved
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 tbsp minced fresh oregano or marjoram leaves
1/4 tsp salt
kosher salt , for garnishing
note: ciliegine are cherry-sized balls of fresh mozzarella, available at upscale cheese markets and some gourmet grocery stores. if these are unavailable in your area, simply substitute 1-inch cubes of fresh mozzarella.

Directions:

Using small decorative cocktail skewers or bamboo toothpicks, skewer 1 tomato half, 1 basil leaf, and 1 ciliegine half onto each, in kabob-fashion, with the basil leaf sandwiched between the mozzarella and tomato halves and the cut side of both tomato and mozzarella facing each other. Repeat until you have used all of the ciliegine halves. You should have about 3 1/2 dozen. Arrange on a small serving platter and set aside.
In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine the olives, olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano and salt and process until smooth. Drizzle the olive mixture over the tomato-mozzarella skewers. Sprinkle the entire platter with kosher salt, then serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	588.73 Kcal (2465 kJ)
Calories from fat	504.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.07g	86%
Cholesterol	80mg	27%
Sodium	521.34mg	22%
Potassium	77.36mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.85g	3%
Sugars	2.65g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	5%
Protein	13.89g	28%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	313.2mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	189.01 Kcal (791 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18g	86%
Cholesterol	25.68mg	27%
Sodium	167.38mg	22%
Potassium	24.84mg	2%
Total Carbs	2.52g	3%
Sugars	0.85g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	5%
Protein	4.46g	28%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	100.6mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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