5-Ingredient Caprese Stuffed Avocados 🥑

Easy & Healthy Recipe

Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious recipe with just 5 ingredients? These Caprese Stuffed Avocados are the answer! Perfect as a light dinner, appetizer, or snack, this recipe is packed with fresh flavors and ready in under 15 minutes. Let’s dive in!

Prep Time 10 mins

Rest Time 2 mins

Total Time 12 mins

Cooking Method: No-Cook

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean-inspired

Courses: Appetizer, Snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Estimated Cost: 10

Calories: 250 calories per serving (1 stuffed avocado half)

Best Season: Summer, Spring

Description

These Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a fresh and flavorful dish featuring ripe avocados filled with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. With only 5 ingredients, it’s a simple yet impressive recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.

For the Stuffed Avocados:

2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls (or diced mozzarella)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

Prepare the Avocados:

1
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out a small portion of the avocado flesh to create more space for the filling.

Assemble the Filling:

2
In a bowl, mix the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and chopped basil.

Stuff the Avocados:

3
Divide the tomato and mozzarella mixture evenly among the avocado halves.

Drizzle and Serve:

4
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed avocados. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 100mg5%
Potassium 600mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 7g29%
Sugars 4g
Protein 6g12%

Calcium 150 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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