Description
Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a quick and fresh 10-minute dish combining ripe avocados with a classic Caprese mix of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls or diced mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 ripe but firm avocados, halved and pitted
- Balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine halved tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, basil, salt, and black pepper. Let sit briefly to meld flavors.
- Place avocado halves on a serving plate. If desired, scoop out a bit of flesh to create more room for the filling.
- Spoon the Caprese mixture generously into each avocado half.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze or vinegar and garnish with extra basil.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose avocados that are ripe but still firm to hold the filling well.
- This dish is best served fresh—avocados brown quickly after cutting.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or crushed garlic.
- Serve with toasted bread or grilled chicken to make it more substantial.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half with filling
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
