Caprese Stuffed Avocado

Name: Caprese Stuffed Avocado
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 halves, 4 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"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"

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photo by Leggy Peggy

Ready In:: 5mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 4 halves
Serves:: 4

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

directions

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.

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Reviews

We had everything on hand to make these tasty stuffed avocados. So easy to make and very healthy as well. This made a great light lunch for us today. : )

DailyInspiration
I had a very small avocado, so instead of putting the stuff inside, I just sliced the avocado and served it like that. Very tasty combination of flavors, I love caprese salad and I love avocado, so win-win! Made fyc.

Linky
It's been a long time since I made a Caprese recipe, but I had half an avocado that was crying out for some love. This was the perfect answer, and I made it for one for lunch. I didn't have mozzarella balls, so cut some small chunks and used small heirloom tomatoes. Thanks for posting. A great approach to Caprese.

Leggy Peggy

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Bonnie G #2

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<p>As of 6-14-2013 DH will be completing his tour in Trinidad, which has been a wonderful adventure; and returning home to Dayton, WA.  We'll miss all our friends and time there, but looking forward to enjoying home life on the ranch for awhile, while we see what the next adventure might bring.</p> 8726453"

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