Prepare to transform your taste buds with the ultimate Mexican-inspired appetizer that's about to become your new obsession! 🥑🌶️ Imagine a creamy, perfectly ripe avocado filled to the brim with a zesty, vibrant pico de gallo that bursts with fresh flavors in every single bite. This Pico de Gallo Stuffed Avocado is not just a recipe—it's a culinary experience that combines the buttery richness of avocados with the bright, tangy kick of classic Mexican salsa, creating a dish so simple yet so incredibly irresistible that you'll want to make it again and again.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Carefully slice the ripe avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pit, creating a natural bowl-like cavity in each avocado half.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced onion, and chopped cilantro to create the pico de gallo.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the pico de gallo mixture and add salt to taste, gently stirring to ensure all ingredients are well combined and seasoned.
- Using a spoon, generously fill each avocado half with the prepared pico de gallo, making sure to pack the mixture slightly to create a full and vibrant presentation.
- For added freshness, garnish with additional chopped cilantro leaves and a small squeeze of lime juice over the top of each stuffed avocado half.
- Serve immediately at room temperature as a refreshing appetizer or light meal, ensuring the avocados remain firm and the pico de gallo is crisp and flavorful.
Tips
- Choose perfectly ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren't mushy. This ensures the best texture and flavor for your stuffed avocados.
- For the freshest pico de gallo, dice your tomatoes and onions into uniform, small pieces to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Use fresh lime juice and add it just before serving to prevent the pico de gallo from becoming watery and maintain its crisp texture.
- If you want to add some extra heat, consider incorporating finely diced jalapeños into your pico de gallo mixture.
- Serve immediately after preparing to keep the avocados from browning and maintain the crisp texture of the pico de gallo.
- For a more substantial meal, you can serve these stuffed avocados over a bed of mixed greens or with grilled protein like chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
