Description
Memorial Day Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for summer gatherings with their delightful flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice each avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out a bit of flesh to create space for stuffing.
- In a bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze into the mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Generously fill each avocado half with the tomato-basil mixture.
- Serve immediately on a platter, drizzled with extra balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
- For added creaminess, consider incorporating fresh mozzarella.
- Customize the herbs by adding parsley or arugula for a unique twist.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time but assemble just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg