Description
Memorial Day Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a refreshing summer dish, featuring creamy avocados filled with juicy tomatoes and aromatic basil, making them a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup mini mozzarella balls, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly.
- Slice each avocado in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pit.
- Scoop out a small amount of flesh from each half to create extra space for stuffing.
- In a bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, halved mozzarella balls, torn basil leaves, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Generously fill each avocado half with the mixture until overflowing slightly.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using feta cheese instead of mozzarella.
- These stuffed avocados are best served fresh; avoid making them too far in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half (100g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg