Caprese Stuffed Avocados

Name: Caprese Stuffed Avocados
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (or torn fresh mozzarella); 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced balsamic vinegar); 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Ripe avocado halves filled with fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, then drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil for a stunning no-cook appetizer that comes together in minutes.

15 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanAppetizerNo-CookLow CarbVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (or torn fresh mozzarella)
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced balsamic vinegar)
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Halve and pit 2 halved, pitted ripe avocados. Use a spoon to slightly enlarge the cavity. Brush the cut surfaces with 2 tsp fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
2

In a small bowl, gently toss 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 4 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (or torn fresh mozzarella) with half the 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
3

Spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture into each avocado half, mounding it slightly.
4

Scatter 2 tbsp torn fresh basil leaves over each filled avocado. Drizzle with the remaining extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced balsamic vinegar). Finish with a pinch of 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Caprese Stuffed Avocados dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (or torn fresh mozzarella). Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Caprese Stuffed Avocados keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Caprese Stuffed Avocados?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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