Description
A light and refreshing appetizer featuring juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and pungent basil, all glazed with a rich Rioja wine reduction sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Rioja wine (any dry red)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Dash of pepper
- Salt to taste
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce the chicken broth to 1/4 cup.
- Add the Rioja wine, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, thyme, pepper, and salt to the reduced broth.
- Continue to cook the mixture until it reduces to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the wine reduction sauce over the arranged tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil just before serving.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, let the reduction cool slightly before drizzling over the cheese and tomatoes. Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella for the best taste. Store any leftover reduction sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you prefer a thicker sauce, continue reducing until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg