Description
Enjoy this refreshing Caprese Stuffed Avocado, a quick and easy no-cook snack perfect for a healthy, low-carb bite. It’s packed with fresh flavors and takes minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh mozzarella pearls, halved or quartered
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
- Using a spoon, carefully scoop out a little bit of flesh from the center of each avocado half to create a larger well for the filling.
- In a small bowl, gently mix the halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and chopped basil.
- Spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture into the wells of the avocado halves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your avocado is ripe but still firm enough to hold its shape.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- For extra flavor, a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice can be added.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (will vary based on avocado size and exact quantities)
- Sugar: Estimated 2-3g
- Sodium: Estimated 100-150mg
- Fat: Estimated 18-22g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 3-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 15-18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 8-10g
- Fiber: Estimated 5-7g
- Protein: Estimated 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Estimated 5-10mg