Bruschetta Stuffed Avocado

Juicy ripe tomatoes with basil and onion are tossed in olive oil and a touch of garlic, then stuffed into Avocados for an incredible light lunch, dinner or snack! Topped with shaved parmesan and drizzled with a balsamic glaze for an incredible flavour combination!

Ingredients

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  • 2  large ripe Roma tomatoes, finely chopped 
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely chopped 
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  •   Salt and pepper to season 
  • 2  ripe avocados peeled, seeded and halved 
  •   Fresh basil leaves to serve (optional) 
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (reduction) to drizzle — store bought or see recipe below 
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped 
  • 1/4 cups shaved Parmesan cheese 

Instructions

  • Step 1Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavours.
  • Step 2Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate with fresh basil leaves.
  • Step 3Spoon the Bruschetta filling into each avocado halve and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with chopped fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
  • Step 4Combine 2 teaspoons light brown sugar sugar (sugar is option) with 1/2 cup vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; allow to simmer for about 5-8 minutes or until mixture has thickened and reduced to a glaze. (If not using sugar, allow plain balsamic vinegar to reduce for 12-15 minutes on low heat.)