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Caprese Stuffed Avocados

Caprese Stuffed Avocados

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

A fresh, no-cook lunch — Italy.

Cuisine
Italy
Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Difficulty
Easy

Gluten-freeEgg-freeVegetarian

Equipment: None - just a plate

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados, halved and stoned
  • 125 g mozzarella (or mini bocconcini)
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • a little balsamic
  • Salt and black pepper

Optional extras

  • Pine nuts

Method

  1. Halve and stone the avocados, and scoop out a little flesh to widen each hollow (keep it to dice into the filling).
  2. Fill the hollows with torn mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Scatter with basil and pine nuts.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and a few drops of balsamic.
  5. Season with flaky salt and black pepper and serve immediately.

Swaps and tips

A lovely no-cook lunch. Add a boiled egg on the side for extra protein.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
17 g7 g11 g59 g644 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

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