Caprese Stuffed Avocado
A delightful dish combining creamy avocados with fresh Caprese salad flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved or torn
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by carefully slicing the avocados in half.
- Use a sharp knife for precision, and gently remove the pit from each half.
- Scoop out a small amount of the avocado flesh with a spoon.
- Combine the halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil in a mixing bowl.
- Season this mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper, then toss until evenly combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the hollowed-out avocado halves.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the filled avocados.
- Serve immediately for an incredibly fresh dish.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a touch of fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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