Caprese Stuffed Avocado

By Peggie

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

Ingredients

• Balsamic Glaze Ingredients:
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 4 4 oz (120g) baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
• 2 2 2 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store bought)
• 1 1 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup olive oil
• to and pepper to season
• 2 2 2 ripe avocados peeled, seeded and halved
• to basil leaves to serve (optional)
• 2 2 to tablespoons balsamic glaze reduction to drizzle
• 2 2 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 3 3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey or brown sugar

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins

Preparation

Step 1

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.


Homemade Balsamic Glaze Recipe:
Add balsamic vinegar and sweetener of choice to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low heat and allow to simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool before serving.