Caprese Stuffed Avocados
Creamy avocado halves filled with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a light, flavorful Caprese-inspired appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 avocado halves (serves 2–4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe but firm avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
- 10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (plus extra for drizzling)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange avocado halves on a serving platter, cut side up.
- In a medium bowl, gently toss cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the tomato-mozzarella mixture into each avocado half, dividing evenly.
- Drizzle additional balsamic glaze over the filled avocados.
- Garnish with extra basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to maintain shape.
- Prepare just before serving to prevent avocado browning.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Substitute balsamic glaze with a pesto drizzle if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: caprese, avocado, stuffed avocado, appetizer, Italian, fresh
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