Description
Delicious Caprese stuffed avocados topped with a sweet balsamic glaze, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (more for garnish)
- ½ cup mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large avocados
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer for 6-8 minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and let the glaze cool.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to a mixing bowl with chopped basil and mozzarella pearls.
- Pour in extra virgin olive oil and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut each avocado in half and remove the pit. Fill each hole with the caprese mixture.
- Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and garnish with extra basil leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- For extra flavor, let the balsamic glaze cool completely before drizzling.
- These can be prepared ahead of time but are best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg