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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 halves
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz (120g) baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store bought)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ 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
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavours.
- 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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Nutrition Information
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
550mg
(16%)
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
% 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.