Avocado Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavours.
• Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate with fresh basil leaves.
• Spoon the Caprese filling into each avocado halve and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.

CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavors.
• Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate with fresh basil leaves.
• Spoon the Caprese filling into each avocado halve and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.

AVOCADO-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Cut a thin slice from the top of each tomato so you can scoop out the seeds. (I also cut a very thin slice from the bottom of each tomato so they stand upright.)
• 2. Using a small melon baller, carefully scoop out the inside of the tomatoes. Turn them upside down on a paper towel lined cookie sheet and let them stand for about 30 minutes to drain. You can either add the pulp into the filling mixture, or, if there are too many seeds, just discard the pulp.
• 3. Meanwhile prepare the filling...put avocado, cream cheese, garlic salt, pepper and lemon juice in a food processor. Cover and pulse until smooth.
• 4. Add the grated onion to the mixture and stir to blend. Spoon mixture into a piping bag with a round tip or a ziptop plastic bag (cut a small tip off of the plastic bag AFTER you spoon the mixture into it).
• 5. Place the tomatoes, open sides up, on your favorite serving platter. Pipe the filling into the tomato 'cups'.
• 6. Serve immediately or cover loosly and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

AVOCADO STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Remove the tops from the tomatoes.
• Scoop out and discard the seeds.
• Drain cut-side down on paper towels.
• In a small bowl beat together the avocado through seasoned salt until smooth.
• Stuff the avocado mixture into the tomatoes.
• Serve sprinkled w/ bacon bits.