Lunch: Caprese Salad Skewers

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Caprese Salad Skewers

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

3 slices crusty French bread, each 1/2inch thick, cut into 24 cubes
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 basil leaves
12 grape tomatoes, sliced in half
12 cigieline mozzarella balls, sliced in half

Instructions

Special equipment: 24 small skewers or toothpicksPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of the oil, the Parmesan, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Slice the basil leaves in half lengthwise. To assemble skewers, thread with a bread cube, piece of basil leaf, tomato half and piece of cheese. Place the finished skewers on a platter. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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