caprese Archives - Stacey Homemaker

Thick, flavorful slices of heirloom tomatoes, creamy vegan mozzarella, fresh basil, and tangy balsamic glaze make a delicious filling for a quick and easy tomato caprese sandwich. Vegan, Dairy-free.

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I love easy lunches!

Don’t you?

Lately, we’ve been eating a lot of tempeh sandwiches, pb&j’s, and avocado toast for lunch. I love all of those options but I wanted something different today…

This morning, when I headed to the market to get a few things for the stuffed pepper soup I was making for dinner, inspiration hit me right in the middle of the produce section!

When I saw the over flowing container of perfectly ripe rainbow-colored heirloom tomatoes, I knew exactly what I was going to make for lunch.

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Avocado Caprese salad is a simple side dish that’s loaded with flavor! The avocado slices add an extra layer of creaminess, and the balsamic glaze gives a tangy touch that everyone will love.

Don’t you love avocados? We do too!

I’m always trying new ways to work them into our meals, like with this avocado chipotle sauce or in zucchini avocado grilled cheese sandwiches. Avocados are so creamy and they accent the flavors of whatever you’re cooking so well! Plus they’re full of heart-healthy fats that we all need!

Did you know that health experts use to tell us that avocados were full of fat so they weren’t good for you? My mom told me that’s why she never used to eat them. Now she eats one every morning mashed up on her toast. Your body and brain need good fats to keep everything functioning.

Caprese salad is such an easy appetizer or side dish to prepare. Just slice, stack, drizzle and you are done! So as I was slicing, stacking and drizzling, I was also eyeing the perfectly ripe avocado that was sitting in the fruit bowl on the counter. Hmmm, should I slice it thin and add to the stack? Yes, the answer to avocado or not to avocado should always be YES.

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Vegan Heirloom Tomato Caprese Sandwich

Avocado Caprese Salad