Skewered Mozzarella Balls in Romaine

Name: Skewered Mozzarella Balls in Romaine
Prep time: 1 h 26 min
Cook time: 1 h 26 min
Total time: 1 h 26 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 227 grams fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes; 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic; 113 grams oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned, oil reserved; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 59 milliliters diced prosciutto; 4 larges very large romaine leaves; 4 servings Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour

Need a gluten free and primal main course? Skewered Mozzarella Balls in Romaine could be a spectacular recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 273 calories, 14g of protein, and 20g of fat. If you have olive oil, gray salt and pepper, gray salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food.

Instructions

Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat or preheat broiler.

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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the romaine in the salted water for about 30 seconds, or until the central rib is just tender enough to bend.

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Romaine

Water

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Remove and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.

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Water

Drain and pat dry.

Lay romaine leaves out on a counter, outer rib side down.

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Romaine

Cut out the wide rib section, or flatten it with your hands.

Place a piece of cheese in the middle of each leaf. Top with about 1 tablespoon of the prosciutto. Season with salt and pepper. Make a neat package by folding the leaves around the cheese like an envelope.

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Salt And Pepper

Prosciutto

Cheese

Place them seam side down. Run a skewers through each package.

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Skewers

Brush each with olive oil. Refrigerate if not grilling immediately.

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Olive Oil

Grill cheese packages over medium heat or broil about 4 inches from the heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes and turn over. The cheese should begin to weep. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the packets are lightly browned. Top with Sun-dried Tomato Dressing and serve.

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Sun Dried Tomatoes

Grilling Cheese

Cheese

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In a bowl, mix the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, vinegar and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

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Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Vinegar

Garlic

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Servings:

1Tbsp

balsamic vinegar 227grams

fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes 1teaspoon

fresh minced garlic 113grams

oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned, oil reserved 1Tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil 59milliliters

diced prosciutto 4larges

very large romaine leaves 4servings

Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper 12

skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. You could try Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 57 dollars per bottle.