Looking for the perfect appetizer to kick off your Fourth of July celebrations? Opt for these healthy skewers for a fun, bite-sized snack. Paired together, you’re sure to impress all your guests, regardless of their dietary needs.
Our vegan caprese salad skewers recipe offers a unique take on traditional mozzarella caprese skewers by substituting mozzarella with gnocchi and avocado. Quick and easy to make, they serve as a balanced and healthy appetizer. Not to mention, they’re colorful and fresh!
Like a bite-sized turkey burger without the bun, these low-fat turkey burger bites offer 5 grams of protein per serving. Add a cherry tomato, lettuce and American cheese to make it comfort food, but without the extra calories.
The best part? These skewers are so easy to make that you can spend time doing what matters most – enjoying the holiday with friends and family.
Summer Appetizer Skewers Two Ways
Vegan Caprese Appetizer Skewer
Yield: 12 skewers
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (about 12 pieces) cubed avocado
6 ounces (about 12 pieces) cooked gnocchi
12 cherry tomatoes
12 small basil leaves
1 Tablespoon bottled balsamic vinegar glaze
Directions:
On a short skewer or toothpick, spear a tomato, a piece of gnocchi, a piece of avocado and a basil leaf. Repeat to form a total of 12 skewers. Arrange on a plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar glaze.
Nutrition information per serving: 48 calories; 12 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 2 mg cholesterol; 72 mg sodium; 9 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 1.5 grams protein
Turkey Burger Mini Skewers
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup romaine lettuce, cut in 2-inch pieces
12 cherry tomatoes
3 slices fat-free American cheese, cut into quarters
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375º F. In a medium-size bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic and black pepper. Form the meat mixture into 12 meatballs. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165º F. Remove from oven and let cool.
On a short skewer or toothpick, spear a cherry tomato, a piece of lettuce, a piece of American cheese and a cooked meatball. Repeat to make 12 skewers.
Nutrition information per serving: 38 calories; 1.5 grams fat; 0.5 grams saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 75 mg sodium; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0.5 grams fiber; 5 grams protein
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