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Mozzarella Skewers

with Zucchini, Peppers and Olives
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Mozzarella Skewers

Mozzarella Skewers - Not stuffy at all!—colorful vegetables interplay with mild cheeses

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Health Score:
87 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
Calories:
248
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Paprika is right at the top of the best vitamin C suppliers list. The mozzarella is rich in calcium and rich protein.

Buy organic peppers if possible. Pods from conventional cultivation have repeatedly come under criticism in the past because of their high pollutant content.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie248 cal.(12 %)
Protein17 g(17 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates7 g(5 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E6.1 mg(51 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin1.8 mg(15 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate59 μg(20 %)
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg(7 %)
Biotin4 μg(9 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C127 mg(134 %)
Potassium397 mg(10 %)
Calcium135 mg(14 %)
Magnesium52 mg(17 %)
Iron2.3 mg(15 %)
Iodine4 μg(2 %)
Zinc0.6 mg(8 %)
Saturated fatty acids5 g
Uric acid28 mg
Cholesterol31 mg
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
2 Bell pepper (1 red, 1 yellow)
1 Zucchini
2 balls Mozzarella (about 4 oz)
16 green Olives (stuffed with almonds)
5 stalks Basil
1 tsp red peppercorns
½ tsp black peppercorns
½ lemon
1 tsp honey
salt
2 tsps dried oregano
4 Tbsps vegetable stock
1 Tbsp olive oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
olive oiloreganohoneyZucchiniMozzarellaOlive
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Bowl, 1 Sieve, 1 Large knife, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1 small Bowl, 1 Mortar, 12 Wooden skewers, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Whisk

Preparation steps

1.
Mozzarella Skewers preparation step 1

Halve bell peppers, remove seeds, rinse and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.

2.
Mozzarella Skewers preparation step 2

Rinse zucchini and cut into slices 1/2 inch thick.

3.
Mozzarella Skewers preparation step 3

Drain and dice mozzarella. Drain olives in a sieve.

4.
Mozzarella Skewers preparation step 4

Rinse basil, shake dry, pluck leaves and cut into fine strips.

5.
Mozzarella Skewers preparation step 5

Coarsely grind peppercorns and basil in a mortar. Alternate skewering bell peppers, zucchini, olives and mozzarella on 12 wooden skewers.

6.
Mozzarella Skewers preparation step 6

Cut lemon in half, squeeze, and measure 2-3 tablespoons of juice.

7.
Mozzarella Skewers preparation step 7

Mix lemon juice with honey, 3 tablespoons water, salt, oregano, olive oil and vegetable stock in a bowl. Drizzle mixture over skewers. Sprinkle skewers with basil and peppercorn mixture and serve.