Prosciutto & Melon Skewers With Mozzarella
A sweet and salty, protein-forward snack pairing juicy cantaloupe with rich prosciutto and mozzarella. Finished with fresh basil and pumpkin seeds for a quick, five-minute energy boost.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal prep friendly: You can assemble these skewers up to 24 hours in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Hold off on the olive oil and black pepper until right before eating.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes or…
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Cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes or…
Cut the cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller to create spheres.
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Tear each slice of prosciutto in half…
Tear each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise so it is easier to fold or wrap.
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Thread a piece of folded prosciutto
Thread a piece of folded prosciutto, a mozzarella pearl, a fresh basil leaf, and a piece of cantaloupe onto small skewers or toothpicks. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
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Arrange the skewers on a plate and…
Arrange the skewers on a plate and sprinkle with the toasted pumpkin seeds.
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Drizzle lightly with olive oil and finish…
Drizzle lightly with olive oil and finish with a crack of fresh black pepper just before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Meal prep friendly
Meal prep friendly: You can assemble these skewers up to 24 hours in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Hold off on the olive oil and black pepper until right before eating.
Sweetness swap
Sweetness swap: If cantaloupe isn't in season, honeydew melon works beautifully and provides a similar hydrating, low-glycemic profile.
Keto adjustment
Keto adjustment: For a stricter keto approach, keep the cantaloupe portion modest (about 1/2 cup) and lean on the seeds, mozzarella, and prosciutto for most of the staying power.
Flavor balance
Flavor balance: Prosciutto is naturally quite salty, which is helpful for hydration, so there is no need to add extra salt to this snack.
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