Description
Caprese Stuffed Avocado is a vibrant and fresh twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring ripe avocado halves filled with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This light, flavorful dish is perfect for appetizers, snacks, or a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
- For the stuffed avocado:
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- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved (or shredded mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Use a spoon to scoop out a small portion of the flesh from each avocado half to create a little space for the filling.
- Make the Caprese filling: In a small bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and chopped basil. Drizzle with olive oil and toss together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the avocados: Spoon the Caprese mixture into each avocado half, filling the hollowed-out space generously with the mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze: Drizzle the stuffed avocados with balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar for a tangy finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately as an appetizer, side dish, or light lunch. Garnish with extra basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Add protein: For a more filling dish, add grilled chicken, shrimp, to the Caprese filling.Vegan option: Skip the mozzarella and use vegan mozzarella or a plant-based cheese alternative. You can also sprinkle nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.Spicy variation: Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.Pesto twist: Mix pesto into the filling instead of using olive oil for added richness and basil flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
