Description
Delight in this fresh and vibrant Italian-inspired appetizer featuring ripe avocados stuffed with a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for a quick, nutritious snack or a light starter, this Caprese Stuffed Avocados recipe blends creamy textures and bold flavors with no cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Base
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
Caprese Filling
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- chopped flesh scooped from avocados
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: a drizzle of lemon juice to prevent browning
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Scoop out a small amount of flesh from each avocado half to create room for the filling. Chop the scooped-out avocado flesh into small pieces and set aside.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, halved mozzarella balls, chopped avocado flesh, and chopped basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss everything gently to combine without mashing the ingredients.
- Stuff Avocados: Spoon the Caprese mixture evenly into each avocado half, filling the cavities generously.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed avocados just before serving. Optionally, add a light drizzle of lemon juice to maintain the avocado’s vibrant color if not serving immediately.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes on top.
- This recipe is best served immediately for optimal freshness.
- You can chill the stuffed avocados for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
