Naturally Keto Caprese

Naturally Keto Caprese

Finding simple recipes that are already keto-friendly is a big deal. I mean, I do enjoy the occasional batch of keto-friendly brownies, using alternative flours and sugar substitutes, but the best recipes are the simple ones. The ones that are already, in their original form, keto-friendly. I just love how natural the ingredients are. This Naturally Keto Caprese is a great example of how just a few simple ingredients can be so flavorful, no substitutions necessary.

Hint: this appetizer pairs well with my Keto Spaghetti with Mushroom Alfredo. Or, eat it as a main course alongside some prosciutto and olives.

Nutrition

Balsamic Glaze Has Sugar!?

Yes, yes it does. It's a splurge item that I use sparingly. My philosophy for doing keto is to find small ways to make it yummy, which keep me sticking to the diet long-term. By adding these little treats here and there, it keeps me on track. Balsamic Glaze is sweet enough to satisfy a craving and give me good-feels, but only using 1 tablespoon is not so drastic as to ruin my diet. Balsamic glaze has 8 carbs in one tablespoon, with zero fiber, so it's a full 8 net carbs. But split among 4 servings isn't that bad; that's 2 carbs per serving. Sometimes, if I'm feeling rebellious, I double the amount of glaze. Other times I leave it out completely and swap it for regular balsamic vinegar to cut back on the carbs. Depends on the day.

📖 Recipe

Naturally Keto Caprese

One of the easiest Keto-friendly meals you can make, this tomato and mozzarella Keto Caprese packs a punch of flavor and color.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

 

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• 2 medium-sized tomatoes
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
• salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• Slice the mozzarella into ¼ inch slices (or buy pre-sliced). Count how many slices you have so that you know how many slices of tomato you need. Then, slice the tomatoes. Finally, thinly slice a few leaves of fresh basil.
• Lay down the tomato slices on a plate, then add a slice of mozzarella on top of each one. Sprinkle with the fresh basil.
• Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze on top. The glaze contains sugar, so be very careful not to add more than 1 tbsp.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Naturally Keto Caprese

Amount per Serving

Calories

249.3

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

19.8

g

30

%

Saturated Fat

 

8.4

g

53

%

Cholesterol

 

44.8

mg

15

%

Sodium

 

358.7

mg

16

%

Potassium

 

188.8

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

 

5.4

g

2

%

Fiber

 

0.7

g

3

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Net Carbs

 

4.7

g

Protein

 

13.1

g

26

%

Vitamin A

 

895.6

IU

18

%

Vitamin C

 

8.4

mg

10

%

Calcium

 

292.5

mg

29

%

Iron

 

0.4

mg

2

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is estimated. Amounts may vary depending on the specific brand and/or type of ingredients you use. Sugar alcohols and other sweeteners that typically do not effect blood glucose levels, including but not limited to erythritol and allulose, are excluded from the carb count.