Description

Caprese Stuffed Avocados combine ripe avocados with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil for a light and colorful summer lunch. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect for quick meals, meal prep, and vegetarian menus.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ripe avocados

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup mozzarella pearls

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

salt to taste

cracked black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Slice avocados in half and remove pits.

2. Scoop out a small amount of flesh from each half, reserving pieces for the filling.

3. In a bowl, combine reserved avocado pieces, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves.

4. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.

5. Gently toss the filling to coat ingredients evenly.

6. Spoon the Caprese mixture into each avocado half, mounding slightly.

7. Optionally drizzle extra balsamic glaze and sprinkle additional basil before serving.

8. Serve immediately or prepare filling ahead and assemble just before eating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: lunch
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 avocado half
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 250
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 16
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 8
Protein: 8
Cholesterol: 25

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