CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO

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INGREDIENTS:

CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO:

• 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 oz baby mozzarella balls
• 3 to 4 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store bought)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 ripe avocados peeled, seeded and halved
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• Fresh basil, garnish

CLASSIC HOMEMADE PESTO:

• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Caprese Stuffed Avocado:

Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly coat the tomatoes and mozzarella.
Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate and fill each avocado halve with caprese filling.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Classic Homemade Pesto:

In food processor, pulse garlic and pine nuts until fine paste forms. Add basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper. Pulse until smooth.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.

This article and recipe adapted from this site

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