Description
Creamy Tex-Mex stuffed avocado recipe blends zesty flavors with rich textures. Latin-inspired ingredients create a satisfying meal perfect for adventurous palates you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 avocados (ripe, peeled, seeded, and halved)
- 4 oz (113 g) baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- ½ cup (120 ml) grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsps balsamic glaze reduction (to drizzle)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt (to season)
- Pepper (to season)
- 2 tbsps fresh basil (chopped)
- Fresh basil leaves (to serve, optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Halve ripe avocados lengthwise, carefully remove the pit, and create a smooth cavity for filling while maintaining the avocado’s structural integrity.
- Caprese Mixture: Blend diced Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chopped basil, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pesto Integration: Gently incorporate pesto sauce into the tomato-mozzarella blend, ensuring a harmonious distribution of Mediterranean flavors that will complement the creamy avocado base.
- Filling and Garnishing: Liberally spoon the Caprese mixture into each avocado half, allowing the ingredients to mound slightly above the avocado’s natural curve. Artfully drizzle aged balsamic glaze across the stuffed avocados in an elegant zigzag pattern.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle additional fresh basil leaves on top as a vibrant garnish, adding an aromatic dimension that elevates the dish’s sensory experience. Serve immediately at room temperature to preserve the delicate avocado texture and maximize flavor complexity.
Notes
- Selecting Perfect Avocados: Choose ripe, slightly soft avocados without dark blemishes to guarantee creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Preventing Browning: Mix a splash of lemon juice into the filling to keep avocados fresh and prevent quick oxidation.
- Balancing Flavors: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic glaze to enhance the overall taste profile and create depth.
- Temperature Matters: Serve within 30 minutes of preparation to maintain optimal texture and prevent avocado from becoming mushy or discolored.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg