Caprese Stuffed Avocado
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and nutritious Caprese Stuffed Avocado recipe! Perfect for a quick snack or a light meal, this dish combines the creamy richness of ripe avocados with the classic flavors of a Caprese salad—juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and offers an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. Serve these beautifully filled avocado halves as an eye-catching appetizer or a refreshing side dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pits.
Using a spoon, gently scoop out a small amount of the flesh from each avocado half to create a larger cavity for the filling. Set aside the scooped-out avocado and chop it into small pieces.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes (halved), mozzarella balls, chopped avocado flesh, and torn basil leaves.
Drizzle the mixture with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to combine without squishing the ingredients.
Fill each avocado half with the Caprese mixture, mounding it slightly for a visually appealing presentation.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the filled avocado halves for a tangy finish.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.8 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1048 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 919 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 2021 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
