Description
These Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining creamy avocados with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze. It’s a perfect appetizer or light meal for a quick and healthy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocados:
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
Caprese Filling:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine, halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: a drizzle of lemon juice to prevent browning
Instructions
- Scoop out avocado flesh: Remove a small amount of flesh from each avocado half to create space for the filling. Chop the removed avocado flesh into small pieces.
- Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, chopped avocado, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Fill avocados: Spoon the Caprese mixture evenly into each avocado half. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving. Add lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish is best served immediately but can be chilled for up to 30 minutes before serving.
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
