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

Total
16 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Serves
2
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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
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
While the eggs cook, halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the basil leaves. Cut the mozzarella into small pieces.
- 3
Drain the eggs and cool briefly under cold water, then peel. Halve each egg.
- 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
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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