Grape Tomato "Blossoms"

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Grape Tomato "Blossoms"
45 min.
18
58kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a stunning and delicious creation? Look no further than our Grape Tomato "Blossoms"! These delightful bites are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making them the perfect addition to any gathering or celebration. Imagine the vibrant colors of fresh grape tomatoes nestled within delicate layers of Genoa salami, all wrapped around a creamy peppered Boursin cheese and aromatic basil combination.

Whether you're hosting a sophisticated dinner party or simply enjoying a casual get-together, these gluten-free treats are sure to impress your guests. Their elegant presentation, resembling charming little blossoms, makes them a standout at antipasti platters, starters, or snacks. Each bite bursts with a harmonious blend of creamy, savory, and herbaceous notes, ensuring a delightful experience with every morsel.

With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can whip up 18 servings of these scrumptious tomato blossoms, boasting only 58 calories each. Perfect for those who are health-conscious but still want to indulge in mouthwatering flavors! Best of all, you can prepare them a few hours in advance for that effortless entertaining vibe. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this simple yet sophisticated recipe that will leave everyone coming back for seconds (or thirds!). Enjoy the smiles and compliments as you serve these irresistible appetizers!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup philadelphia cheese and herb cooking creme softened (from a 5.2-oz package)
  • 18  chives fresh
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh finely chopped
  • 18  grape tomatoes 
  • 18 slices genoa salami very thin ()

Equipment

  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Stir together cheese and basil until combined well. Put 1/2 teaspoon cheese in center of 1 salami round. Press 1 tomato, stemmed end down, into cheese (to stabilize it), then gather salami up around tomato. Turn wrapped tomato on its side and tie salami with a chive just below gathers (handle chive gently so it won't break), leaving top of tomato exposed. Make more "blossoms" in same manner, then trim chives.
  2. ·Tomato blossoms can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, loosely covered with plastic wrap.
  3. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories58kcal
Protein17.38%
Fat75.69%
Carbs6.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.06
Glycemic Load
0.22
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.2730434588764%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:58.2kcal
2.91%
Fat:4.89g
7.52%
Saturated Fat:2.28g
14.28%
Carbohydrates:1.01g
0.34%
Net Carbohydrates:0.77g
0.28%
Sugar:0.62g
0.69%
Cholesterol:11.64mg
3.88%
Sodium:231.49mg
10.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.53g
5.05%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.06%
Vitamin A:248.03IU
4.96%
Vitamin K:4.86µg
4.63%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.2%
Vitamin C:2.97mg
3.6%
Selenium:2.3µg
3.28%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.25%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.07%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.77%
Phosphorus:25.46mg
2.55%
Potassium:78.25mg
2.24%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
2.02%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.66%
Copper:0.03mg
1.36%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.14%
Magnesium:4.48mg
1.12%
Iron:0.19mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious