Veggie Stackers – Bariatric Recipe

Here is yet another fun summer veggie side!  I adapted this slightly from the Kraft Foods website and love the refreshing taste of tomatoes with basil. And, let’s be honest, mozzarella cheese is always a great choice.

The stacker affect is so eye catching, this is great when you are hosting or bring a dish to share!

Veggie Stackers - Bariatric Recipe

Course: Appetizers, Vegetables

Cuisine: American, No Cook

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

Fresh tomato and basil topped on mozzarella and drizzled with light Italian dressing makes for a easy and delicious side dish to a lean protein source! Bariatric friendly side dish.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 large tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices
• ▢ 6 oz 2% mozzarella cheese, cut into 6 slices
• ▢ 1/3 cup light Italian dressing
• ▢ 6 slices red onion
• ▢ 12 slices cucumber
• ▢ 6 leaves fresh basil

Instructions

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  Place 6 tomato slices on platter, top each with 1 cheese slice. Drizzle with half the dressing.
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  Top each stack with 1 onion slice, 2 cucumber slices, and a second tomato slice.
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  Drizzle with remaining dressing and top with basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg