Description
A fresh and vibrant Bruschetta Stuffed Avocado recipe combining ripe avocados with a flavorful tomato basil topping. This no-cook Mediterranean-inspired appetizer is quick to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for a light snack or party starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Base
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
Bruschetta Topping
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes
- Shaved Parmesan cheese
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the Bruschetta Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, fresh basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir the ingredients thoroughly to blend the flavors. Allow the mixture to sit and marinate for 10–15 minutes so the flavors can meld together beautifully.
- Scoop the Avocados: While the bruschetta topping marinates, take each avocado half and scoop out a small portion from the center to enlarge the cavity for stuffing. Be careful to keep the avocado halves intact and maintain their shape.
- Stuff the Avocado Halves: Arrange the avocado halves on a serving plate. Gently spoon the marinated bruschetta mixture evenly into each avocado cavity, filling them generously without overflowing.
- Add Garnishes and Serve: Optionally, garnish the stuffed avocados with shaved Parmesan or drizzle balsamic glaze over the top for added flavor and presentation. Serve the bruschetta stuffed avocados immediately to enjoy their freshness and prevent browning.
Notes
- Best served fresh to prevent the avocados from browning and losing their vibrant color.
- For a Caprese twist, add chopped mozzarella with the bruschetta mixture.
- Serve over a bed of mixed greens to create a light, refreshing salad.
- Use firm-ripe avocados to make scooping and stuffing easier without breaking the fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
