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!
Foto: Cafe Delites
Ingredients
- 1/2 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
- 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)
Steps
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Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavours.
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Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate with fresh basil leaves.
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Spoon the Caprese filling into each avocado halve and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
π° Cost Estimate
π Price Breakdown (10% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| grape or cherry tomatoes | 0.5 cup | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.422 |
| 4 oz | - | - | |
| basil pesto homemade or store bought) | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| minced garlic | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| olive oil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| Salt and pepper | - | - | - |
| ripe avocados | 2 | - | - |
| Fresh basil leaves | - | - | - |
| balsamic glaze | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| fresh basil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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