Description
Caprese Stuffed Avocado Halves are a fresh and flavorful appetizer that combines creamy avocado with tomatoes and mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Carefully scoop out a small amount of flesh from the center of each avocado half to create a larger cavity for the filling.
- Spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture into the avocado halves, packing it in gently.
- Drizzle the stuffed avocados with balsamic glaze for added flavor.
- Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to customize with other fresh herbs.
- Store any leftover filling in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg