Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and pesto all nestled in creamy avocado halves. This no-bake appetizer is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- Large ripe avocados
- Pesto
- Fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- Cherry or grape tomatoes
- Balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Carefully slice each avocado in half lengthwise around the pit. Twist the halves gently to separate them. Remove the pit and scoop out some of the avocado flesh, leaving about a 1/4 to 1/2-inch border.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add your halved cherry or grape tomatoes. If using bocconcini or ciliegine, quarter or halve them as appropriate and add them to the bowl.
- Add the diced avocado flesh to the bowl with the tomatoes and mozzarella. Spoon in your pesto, starting with about 2-3 tablespoons, and gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste the mixture and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the pesto if you'd like a stronger flavor.
- Carefully spoon the pesto Caprese mixture back into the hollowed-out avocado halves, mounding the filling slightly over the top.
- Arrange the stuffed avocados on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture. To prevent browning, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice can be added to the avocado flesh. Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like red onion or sun-dried tomatoes.