Description
Memorial Day Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines creamy avocado with fresh ingredients, making them an irresistible summer appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice each avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Generously fill each avocado half with the tomato-mozzarella mixture.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed avocados.
- Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Substitute mozzarella with feta cheese for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half (110g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg