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Caprese stuffed avocados with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze.

CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADOS

Sana Umer
Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a fresh, healthy, and flavorful snack or lunch. Creamy avocado halves are filled with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze for a perfect bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Avocados:

  • 2 ripe avocados halved and pitted
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 oz mozzarella balls mini bocconcini, halved
  • 8 leaves fresh basil torn or chopped
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare Avocados:

  • Drizzle avocado halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Prepare Filling:

  • In a small bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil gently.

Stuff Avocados:

  • Spoon tomato and mozzarella mixture into each avocado half.

Serve:

  • Drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed avocados and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Prep the tomato-mozzarella filling in advance, but stuff avocados just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Variations: Add a sprinkle of pine nuts or swap balsamic glaze for pesto for a different flavor twist.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve as a light lunch, appetizer, or party snack.
  • Allergy-Friendly: Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. Use vegan mozzarella for a dairy-free option.
  • Storage Tips: Best served immediately. Leftover filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
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