Golden Fig Fine Foods

Caprese Sushi

  • 1 – 12 oz package unwrap and roll fresh mozzarella
  • 1/2 C sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
  • 6 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp Basil Balsamic
  • 1 Tb sun-dried tomato oil (from jar of tomatoes!)
  • Basil pepper and salt to taste
  • Fresh pea shoots or fresh spinach
  1. Take mozzarella out of fridge and let come to room temperature.
  2. In a blender or Cuisinart combine all remaining ingredients EXCEPT pea shoots.
  3. Pulse until a tapenade texture is reached (not finely pureed)
  4. Unroll cheese and spread your sun-dried tomato basil spread on cheese.
  5. Sprinkle pea shoots or coarsely chopped spinach over top.
  6. Roll tightly and wrap snugly with plastic wrap.
  7. Let set in the fridge several hours up to overnight.
  8. When ready to serve, slice, remove plastic and place one round on each plate.
  9. Drizzle with a little balsamic before serving.

As seen on Twin Cities Live April 19th, 2013

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