Caprese Stuffed Avocado

Submitted by Bonnie G 2

"I love Caprese salads and avocado so when I saw this online knew it was for my and mine. So easy and so full of flavor. Found at cafedelights.com"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 4 halves
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, balls
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper (to season)
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled seeded and halved
• fresh basil leaves, to serve (optional)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, reduction to drizzle
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

directions

1. Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavors.
2. Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate with fresh basil leaves.
3. Spoon the Caprese filling into each avocado halve and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[DailyInspiration]

We had everything on hand to make these tasty stuffed avocados. So easy to make and very healthy as well. This made a great light lunch for us today. : )

 

[Linky]

I had a very small avocado, so instead of putting the stuff inside, I just sliced the avocado and served it like that. Very tasty combination of flavors, I love caprese salad and I love avocado, so win-win! Made fyc.

 

[Leggy Peggy]

It's been a long time since I made a Caprese recipe, but I had half an avocado that was crying out for some love. This was the perfect answer, and I made it for one for lunch. I didn't have mozzarella balls, so cut some small chunks and used small heirloom tomatoes. Thanks for posting. A great approach to Caprese.