Caroline's Basil Boats Recipe

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Inspired by her grandfather's garden, Caroline Elswick, 6, created these fresh, simple boats that are always gobbled up in a snap. Caroline Elswick, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Caroline's Basil Boats Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

8 large fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing

Directions

Place basil leaves on a serving plate. In a large bowl, combine the tomato, carrot and mozzarella cheese; spoon into basil leaves. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; drizzle with dressing. Yield: 8 appetizers.

Nutritional Facts 1 filled basil leaf equals 36 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 127 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Caroline's Basil Boats in Taste of Home August/September 2009, p31

Substitute Basil for Lettuce

“Once when I ran out of lettuce for sandwiches, I discovered that fresh basil leaves make a wonderful substitute,” informs Anna H. of Kansas City, Missouri.

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Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2012 by sherry_vinigrette

WHAT AN EXCELLENT IDEA!!! I never thought of stuffing a basil leaf - opens up a whole world of veggies that can be used to hold savory goodies. Thanks Caroline!