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Mediterranean Quail Egg Caprese Bites

Layer halved quail eggs with tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil for quick caprese-style bites.

Mediterranean Quail Egg Caprese Bites

Total

16 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

6 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs Quail eggs
  • 6 tomatoes Cherry tomatoes
  • 100 g Fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or small balls)
  • 6 leaves Fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp Salt(optional)
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully add the quail eggs and cook for 5–6 minutes for jammy centers.

  2. 2

    While the eggs cook, halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the basil leaves. Cut the mozzarella into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Drain the eggs and cool briefly under cold water, then peel. Halve each egg.

  4. 4

    Layer or stack each bite with tomato, a basil leaf, mozzarella, and a halved quail egg. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

430

22% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein26 g
Carbohydrate9 g
Fat33 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium420 mg

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