This dish is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy avocado. It is simple to make and can be served as a side dish or a main course. The avocado is stuffed with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, and then baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This dish is perfect for a summertime meal.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, halved and pitted
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Scoop out the avocado flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Dice the avocado and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the diced avocado, tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Fill the avocado halves with the mixture. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many ways that you can change and improve this dish. You could add other vegetables to the stuffing, such as onion, bell pepper, or zucchini. You could also use a different cheese, such as cheddar or Parmesan. If you want a more substantial dish, you could add cooked chicken, shrimp, or crumbled bacon to the stuffing.
What other food it works well with
This dish goes well with a variety of other foods. It would be delicious served with grilled chicken or fish. It would also be a good side dish for a summertime BBQ. This dish can be served warm or cold.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making this dish is to not scoop out enough of the avocado flesh. This will result in the stuffing not being able to stay in the avocado half. Another mistake is to not add enough salt and pepper. This dish needs a good amount of seasoning in order to be flavorful.
Nutritional Information
This dish is high in fat and calories. Each avocado half contains approximately 9 grams of fat and 200 calories. This dish is also a good source of fiber and vitamin C.
Allergens
This dish contains tree nuts (avocado), milk (cheese), and eggs (mozzarella).