Caprese Stuffed Avocados Recipe
These Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a delightful combination of creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze. A perfect appetizer or light meal that’s bursting with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Avocado:
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
Caprese Filling:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls (halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Caprese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Assemble Stuffed Avocados: Scoop out a small amount of avocado flesh from each half to create a larger cavity. Fill each avocado half with the Caprese mixture. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed avocados just before serving.
Notes
- Use grape tomatoes if cherry tomatoes are unavailable.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts or walnuts.
- Serve immediately to prevent avocado browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half with filling
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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