Description
These Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a delightful combination of creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze. A simple and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Filling:
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Scoop out avocado: Remove a small portion of avocado flesh to enlarge the cavity.
- Prepare filling: Dice scooped avocado, mix with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Toss with dressing: Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, toss gently.
- Fill avocados: Spoon filling into avocado halves.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Serve immediately as a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish.
Notes
- Enhance with garlic powder or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Substitute balsamic reduction if glaze is unavailable.
- Best served fresh to prevent avocado browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
