Tomato Caprese Flowers

Edible arrangements are always fun to surprise someone that you love! This floral bouquet is simple and it only take two ingredients — tomatoes and cheese. Serve them family style in a beautiful bouquet or plate them individually on your child’s plate. This is definitely a fun way to eat tomatoes!

Kids Can Help:

  • Count tomatoes.
  • Stuff the tomato flowers with cheese.
  • Create a “floral” arrangement.


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Tomato Caprese Flowers
Serves: 2 dozen
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) container of fresh marinated mozzarella balls
  • 1 bunch green onions for garnish
  • 1 bunch parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
  1. Wash and cut each tomato into thirds without slicing all the way through.
  2. Gently scoop out seeds.
  3. Place 1 mozzarella ball into each tomato flower.
  4. Using a knife, puncture the bottom of each flower.
  5. Place 1 green onion into each flower, creating the stem.
  6. Arrange into a bouquet.

~Recipes and photos by Katie Romey, MS, RD, Foodstirs Chef

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