Prune, Basil and Mozzarella Skewers
Prune, Basil and Mozzarella Skewers are the perfect appetizer for your next happy hour get-together! Prunes and mozzarella are a deliciously powerful combo – both are loaded with nutrients that can help to improve bone health.
Why are Prunes and Mozzarella such a great combination?
Mozzarella is a good source of calcium, delivering 15% of the daily amount required for most adults in just one ounce. Prunes are high in Vitamin K and copper, which help your body to use the calcium efficiently.
Bonus: Did you know that mozzarella is a probiotic? Some studies have shown that probiotics have the potential to increase you body’s calcium levels and help fight bone loss.
The Power of Prunes
Eating just 4-6 prunes a day is a delicious way to improve your gut health, bone health, heart health and more! Prunes are a healthy powerhouse and provide many essential vitamins and minerals that will level up the nutritional value of any recipe! Prunes are low glycemic and loaded with fiber, polyphenols, boron, potassium, and Vitamin K which collectively can contribute to gut health, reduced inflammation, cancer prevention, blood sugar control, bone health, and reduced cholesterol!
Prune, Mozzarella, and Basil Skewers
Ingredients
- 10 California prunes
- 10 mozzarella balls ciliegine or cherry size
- 10 basil leaves
- 5 pieces of prosciutto halved lengthwise, optional
Instructions
- If using prosciutto, fold each half of the prosciutto in half lengthwise so that the width of a prune is wider than the width of the strip of prosciutto. Starting at one end of the prosciutto, wrap a prune until there is no more prosciutto. Set aside.
- Wrap a basil leaf around a mozzarella ball then thread onto a skewer. Thread a prune or prosciutto-wrapped prune onto the skewer.
- Serve these Prune, Mozzarella, and Basil Skewers immediately.
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