Caprese Stuffed Avocado

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Caprese Stuffed Avocado

Sweet and juicy grape/cherry tomatoes with fresh mozzarella balls are tossed in basil pesto and a touch of garlic, then stuffed into Avocados for an incredible light lunch, dinner or snack! Drizzle with a balsamic glaze for an incredible flavour combination!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes halved, or cherry tomatoes
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese baby balls (bocconcini), 120g
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store bought
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt to season
  • black pepper to season
  • 2 avocado peeled, seeded and halved, ripe
  • basil to serve (optional, fresh leaves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze reduction to drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavours.
  2. Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate with fresh basil leaves.
  3. Spoon the Caprese filling into each avocado halve and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 550mg (12%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 165mg (17%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4halves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 550mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 425IU 9%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 165mg 17%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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