Mozzarella shooters with Walnut basil Pesto

Fresh and flavorful Mozzarella Shooters with Walnut Basil Pesto- A beautiful and easy party starter.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Servings shooters

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Food processor
Skillet

Ingredients

Walnut basil Pesto

1 cups fresh basil leaves
1-2 cloves garlic
¼ cup walnuts toasted
½ cup grated cheese
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

To serve

6 green olives pitted
6 mini mozzarella balls drained
6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
6-8 mini breadsticks
basil leaves to serve

Instructions

Method

Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium low, tossing frequently.
Place basil, garlic, walnuts, cheese, salt and pepper in a food processor.
Process until fully combined, add lemon juice.
With the food processor running, slowly stream in olive oil.
Pulse until smooth pesto.
In a long thin appetizer cup, add one tablespoon Walnut basil Pesto followed by mozzarella ball, olive, sun-dried tomato and mini breadstick. Drizzle with some olive oil, top with basil leaves and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1shooterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Easy Recipe, fresh flavors, Italian appetizer, Mozzarella shooters, party starter, Walnut basil Pesto

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