Antipasto Skewers

Serves 24

Per serving (1 skewer):

• 190 calories
• 12 g protein
• 14 g fat (8 g saturated)
• 45 mg cholesterol
• 6 g carbohydrates
• 2 g fiber
• 3 g sugars
• 340 mg sodium.

ingredients

• 24 artichoke hearts, quartered
• 8 oz Whole Foods Italian Vinaigrette
• 8 large fresh basil leaves
• 4 oz roasted garlic oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp course black pepper
• 48 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
• 3 whole grilled or sautéed portabella mushrooms
• 3 roasted red peppers
• 3 roasted yellow peppers
• 24 - 6" wooden skewers

Method

1. Marinate artichoke hearts in the vinaigrette. Julienne basil, setting aside a portion for garnish. Mix the rest with roasted garlic oil, salt and pepper. Toss this mixture with the mozzarella.
2. Cut portabella mushroom into eighths. Cut the roasted peppers into 1" pieces (all of the above can be done a day ahead).
3. On the skewer, thread a mozzarella ball, followed by a piece of red pepper, portabella, mozzarella, yellow pepper and artichoke (the skewers can be prepared 3 hours in advance).
4. Place the skewers in a wide-mouthed jar or other decorative container. Sprinkle cracked pepper and basil over skewers. You can also add one or all of the following ingredients: salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, tomato and olives.