Caprese Avocado Tomato Boats (Printable Version)
Avocados filled with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze for a vibrant, quick meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Produce
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2 large ripe avocados
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125 g cherry tomatoes, halved
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3–4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
→ Dairy
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125 g fresh mozzarella pearls
→ Pantry
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2.5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
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Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
# Steps:
01 -
Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pits.
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Using a spoon, scoop out most of the avocado flesh from each half, leaving a border to create an edible bowl. Dice the scooped avocado into bite-sized cubes.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes. Stack basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice thinly into fine ribbons.
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In a mixing bowl, gently toss diced avocado, halved tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, sliced basil, and extra virgin olive oil until evenly coated.
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Spoon the prepared Caprese mixture evenly into the hollowed avocado halves.
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Generously drizzle balsamic glaze over each filled avocado half. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For optimal presentation, use a small spoon or melon baller to maintain clean avocado edges.