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Easy Budget-Friendly Tomato Mozzarella Verrines: A Colorful, Healthy Aperitif

Easy Budget-Friendly Tomato Mozzarella Verrines: A Colorful, Healthy Aperitif

As a home cook passionate about simple, flavorful appetizers, I love these savory tomato mozzarella verrines. They're vibrant, effortless to prepare, inexpensive, delicious, balanced, and low-calorie—perfect for an impressive aperitif.

Easy Budget-Friendly Tomato Mozzarella Verrines: A Colorful, Healthy Aperitif

Ingredients for 4 Verrines

  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • 4-5 black olives
  • 1 ball of mozzarella
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the tomatoes, discarding the juice.
  2. Finely chop the olives and cut the mozzarella into pieces.
  3. Chop the basil.
  4. Layer the tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella in verrine glasses.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with basil.
  6. Garnish with a quarter olive on top.

Result

Voilà! Your fresh tomato mozzarella verrines are ready to serve. Simple and stunning.

Bonus Tip

Chill the verrines in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving—they taste even better.

Cost Breakdown

  • 2 ripe tomatoes: €2
  • 1 small jar black olives: €1.50
  • 1 ball mozzarella: €1.10
  • 1 bunch fresh basil: €1.20

Total: around €5.80 for 4 verrines, or €1.45 per serving!