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Caprese Avocado Boats


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  • Author: Yumi Lee
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (2 halves per serving) 1x

Description

Caprese Avocado Boats are a deliciously refreshing twist on a classic dish, perfect for summer picnics or casual gatherings. These vibrant avocado halves are stuffed with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze, creating a delightful explosion of flavors. Not only do they look stunning on any table, but they also come together in just minutes, making them an ideal snack or appetizer that everyone will love.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and rinse tomatoes and basil under cool water.
  2. Halve the avocados lengthwise and remove the pits. Scoop out some flesh to form boats.
  3. In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes and chopped basil; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon the tomato-basil mixture generously into each avocado half.
  5. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the filled avocados.
  6. Garnish with extra salt or chopped basil if desired, then serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 avocado half (100g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg