Avocado Caprese Boats
Avocado Caprese Boats are a fresh and vibrant dish combining creamy avocados with tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto, making it perfect for gatherings or quick family meals.
Ingredients
For the Caprese Filling
- 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 ripe avocados seeded and halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze reduction for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped for garnish
- to taste Fresh basil leaves to serve (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the halved tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Add the basil pesto, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Take your ripe avocados and slice them in half, removing the pit. Arrange the avocado halves on a plate, placing fresh basil leaves decoratively around them.
- Spoon generous amounts of the Caprese filling into each avocado half.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
To elevate the dish, consider adding a dash of red pepper flakes or substituting pesto with a homemade herb vinaigrette. Store leftover filling separately from avocados to prevent browning.