30-Minute Cookbook for Beginners: 100+ Recipes for the Time-Pressed Cook by Colleen Kennedy

Author:Colleen Kennedy [Kennedy, Colleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 2020-03-02T18:30:00+00:00

5-INGREDIENT • GLUTEN-FREE • VEGETARIAN

Avocado Caprese

YEARS AGO, WHEN I POSTED THIS RECIPE on my website, I almost broke Facebook! Seriously though, for whatever reason, it was viewed by millions of people. All the components of this dish work together in harmony and look beautiful when plated. I highly recommend a drizzle of balsamic glaze to bring all the flavors together.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

½ cup grapeseed oil or olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 avocados

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

16 bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), halved

Chopped fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Balsamic glaze, for garnish (optional)

1.In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the grapeseed oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Be liberal with the salt and pepper. Shake or mix well and allow the flavors to mingle while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

2.With a sharp knife, cut the avocados lengthwise all the way around the pit, then twist apart the two halves. To remove the pit, gently hit it with the sharp edge of the knife, just enough so the knife catches, then twist the pit out of the avocado and discard it.

3.Season the avocado halves with a bit of salt and pepper, then drag a fork across the top of each half, like you would use a rake on soil, and dig up the avocado flesh a bit. Set aside.

4.In a small bowl, toss the tomatoes, bocconcini, and basil together with a spoonful of the garlic-oil mixture. Spoon the mixture over the avocados, drizzle with balsamic glaze (if using), and dig in.

Got Leftovers? If you have leftover garlic oil, use it as a quick marinade for steaks, whole fish fillets, or shrimp.

Ingredient Tip: Balsamic glaze is readily available in most grocery stores, typically in the same aisle as salad dressing or by the Italian specialty goods. It keeps well in the refrigerator. I regularly use it for light tomato and mozzarella salads for lunch.

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