Caprese Stuffed Avocado Recipe (Low Carb, No-Cook, 10-Minute Meal)
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This Caprese stuffed avocado recipe gives you a light and satisfying twist on the classic stuffed avocado. Creamy avocado halves are filled with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, and then finished with balsamic drizzle. They are a perfect no-cook, lunch, or dinner option you can have ready and on the table in just 10 minutes.
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Why You’ll Love These Stuffed Avocados
- They are made with fresh, real-food ingredients
- No cooking required = cool summer kitchen
- Naturally low-carb and vegetarian
- Ready in under 10 minutes
I like making this recipe for guests. They sit pretty on a plate and are small enough to be either a side dish or an appetizer. If you are having these as a main meal, eating 2 is a good bet for a filling meal.
FAQs
Can I Make These Ahead Of Time?
You can prep everything but the avocado up to 24 hours in advance. The avocado should be cut just before assembly and serving because they brown quickly.
Are These Stuffed Avocados Healthy?
Yep! They have plenty of healthy fats, fiber, and even protein.
Can I Use A Different Cheese?
Yep! Try feta or goat cheese. It’s yummy!
What Can I Serve With Stuffed Avocados?
These are a wonderfully light meal all by themselves, or you can serve with a side of grilled meat and some crusty garlic bread to round out the meal.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Make just before serving. These don’t really store well.
- Chill tomatoes and cheese first for a cooler summer meal.
Recipe Variations And Additions
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Swap mozzarella for crumbled feta or goat cheese.
- Add a scoop of quinoa to make it more filling.
- Top with crushed red pepper or chopped nuts
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cherry tomatoes – Or grape tomatoes.
- Extra virgin olive oil – Or any light-flavored oil you are comfortable using.
- Fresh mozzarella pearls – See FAQs above if you want to try different cheese.
- Avocados – Opt for large, ripe but firm avocados.
- Fresh basil leaves – You can use as much or as little of this as you like. The recipe measurement is just a suggestion.
- Balsamic glaze – If you want to avoid processed sugars, it’s best to make your own.
How To Make Caprese Stuffed Avocado
Gather, measure, and prep all ingredients.
Cut the avocados in half and pit them. Scoop out most of the avocado in each half, leaving a little bit of a border all around.
Cut the avocado into small, bite-sized pieces. Place the avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil, and olive oil into a mixing bowl and toss to mix well.
Evenly divide the mixture into the 4 avocado halves.
Drizzle the boats with balsamic glaze.
Serve and enjoy!
Storage
- Completed recipe: Best eaten fresh. They do not store well.
- Just the filling (no avocado): Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Cut avocados: Brush any exposed avocado flesh with lemon juice to slow browning, and store only briefly.
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Caprese Stuffed Avocado Recipe
Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2½ tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- 2 large avocados
- 4 large basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Gather, measure, and prep all ingredients.
- Cut the avocados in half and pit them. Scoop out most of the avocado in each half, leaving a little bit of a border all around.
- Cut the avocado into small, bite-sized pieces. Place the avocado, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil, and olive oil into a mixing bowl and toss to mix well.
- Evenly divide the mixture into the 4 avocado halves.
- Drizzle the boats with balsamic glaze.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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