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Caprese Stuffed Avocado
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
servings
Calories
250
A fresh and flavorful appetizer featuring creamy avocados filled with a vibrant Caprese salad mixture, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Produce
0.5
cup
grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
4
oz
baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
2
tablespoons
basil pesto
(homemade or store-bought)
1
teaspoon
minced garlic
0.25
cup
olive oil
to taste
Salt and pepper
(to season)
2
ripe
avocados, peeled, seeded, and halved
2
tablespoons
balsamic glaze reduction
(to drizzle)
2
tablespoons
fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss to combine.
Arrange avocado halves on a plate with basil leaves.
Spoon the Caprese mixture into each avocado half and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with chopped basil.
Notes
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$12
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian-American
Keyword:
Avocado, Mozzarella, Tomato