Best Caprese Stuffed Avocado Recipes

CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO

Caprese Stuffed Avocado image

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

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories Avocado

Time 5m

Yield 4 halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.3, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 188.2, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 9.1

CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO

Caprese Stuffed Avocado image

Someone posted this on FaceBook - I love Caprese salad and love avocados, so I figured I better post it here before it got lost in the bottomless pit of FB!

Provided by Linky

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pint tomatoes (Cherry or grape, cut in halves)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (pearls, or diced)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, grated
2 teaspoons fresh basil, julienned
4 avocados
4 -6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (to drizzle, adjust to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Place the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic and oil in a bowl; mix well.
Can be used immediately or refrigerated until ready to assemble the avocados.
Cut the avocadoes in half lengthwise, remove pits and carefully peel the avocado halves.
Place the peel avocado halves on a plate. (Can place over lettuce or salad greens.).
Spoon the tomato mozzarella caprese filling into the avocado halves.
Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762, Fat 69.3, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 379, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 17.5

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