Caprese Stuffed Avocado
Caprese Stuffed Avocado is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining creamy avocado with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Each bite is a burst of flavor, drizzled with balsamic reduction for an added tang. Perfect as a light lunch or an impressive appetizer at gatherings, this dish is both healthy and visually stunning. Easy to prepare, it promises to impress your guests while keeping your kitchen time minimal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic reduction
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Halve the avocados and remove the pits. Scoop out a little flesh if desired for extra stuffing space.
- In a bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, halved mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper; add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra zest if desired.
- Generously fill each avocado half with the mixture until overflowing.
- Drizzle balsamic reduction over the stuffed avocados.
- Serve immediately on a platter or enjoy directly!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg