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Halloween Caprese Eyeballs

Halloween Caprese Eyeballs: Spooky Low-Carb Appetizers

Discover Halloween Caprese Eyeballs, creative low-carb appetizers perfect for spooky gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 eyeballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

For the Eyeballs
  • 12 small Tomatoes Choose ripe, firm tomatoes
  • 8 oz Whipped Cream Cheese Substitute with ricotta for a lighter option
  • 12 slices Black Olives Acts as the eyeball pupil; green olives can be used for a twist
For the “Infection” Effect
  • 1 cup Pesto Sauce Store-bought pesto saves time
For Serving
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Use as a base for presentation

Equipment

  • squirt bottle
  • small spoon
  • Sharp Knife
  • Spatula
  • platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Tomatoes: Wash tomatoes and slice each in half horizontally. Scoop out the insides while keeping the skins intact.
  2. Apply the Pesto Sauce: Pour pesto into a squirt bottle and squeeze around the inner rim of each tomato half.
  3. Fill with Cream Cheese: Use a spatula to fill each tomato half with cream cheese, mixing in some pesto.
  4. Add the Black Olive Pupils: Press a sliced black olive into the center of each filled tomato.
  5. Enhance with More Pesto: Squirt a small dot of pesto into the center of each olive pupil.
  6. Plate and Serve: Arrange on a large basil leaf or festive platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eyeballCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These appetizers can be made a few hours in advance and kept in the refrigerator until serving.

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