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    Home » Appetizers

    Halloween Guacamole

    Published: October 21, 2020 - Last updated: February 25, 2023 by Erika

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    This spin on Halloween Guacamole features guacamole-stuffed cherry tomatoes with a “spook-eye” olive slice on top. It’s a fun, healthy snack that kids and kids at heart like to make and love to eat!

    guacamole stuffed tomatoes topped with sliced olives.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You'll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations
    • Storing
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • More Fun Holiday Recipes For Kids
    • Halloween Guacamole

    We splurge during the Halloween season in my house on spooky food. Many of the foods (like these Friendly Ghost Cupcakes) consist of candy and sweets, of course, but we’re also a health-conscious household, so I try to balance the sweet stuff with healthy snacks. Insert this eye-conic Halloween guacamole.

    You’ll need guacamole, cherry tomatoes, and sliced olives for this quick and easy, not-so-scary snack. Of course, you can make the guacamole if you want, but a good store-bought guac makes these eye-mazing stuffed cherry tomatoes even easier.

    From there, you must core the tomatoes, fill them with guacamole, plop an olive slice on top, and voila -healthy edible eyeballs! The kids will love assembling the creepy Halloween guacamole eyeballs, and you’ll love that your kids are snacking on something other than sugar during spooky season. Win-win!

    guacamole stuffed cherry tomatoes on a white plate.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Made with only 3 ingredients. All of which are inherently gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and low-carb.
    • Easy, no-cook Halloween appetizer. Assembling these kooky snacks is a cinch and fun for the family to make together.
    • Easy to customize. You can mix and match other healthy ingredients to make a delicious platter of eyeballs for Halloween. Read on for inspiration!

    Ingredients You'll Need

    • Tomatoes: 1½ - 2” cherry tomatoes are perfect for this. They’re the ideal bite-size for coring and stuffing with guacamole.
    • Guacamole: Mix up a fresh bowl of guacamole or take a store-bought shortcut here. Or, if you’re not a fan of avocados, I have a Pea Guacamole recipe that’s to die for.
    • Olives: For the “pupil” of the eye, buy large, pitted black olives and cut them into ¼” thick slices - or simply grab a can of sliced black olives to make prep even easier.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    four image process making Halloween guacamole.

    Step 1: Prep the tomatoes.

    Wash and dry the tomatoes, then cut off the tops. If they don’t stand up straight, you may need to trim off a bit from the bottom to balance them.

    Step 2: Core the tomatoes.

    Using a small spoon, scoop out the watery flesh and seeds from the middle, and place them upside down on paper towels to drain.

    Step 3: Prepare for piping.

    Scoop the guacamole into a piping bag (or use a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off).

    Step 4: Assemble.

    Fill each tomato a little past the top with guac and top with an olive slice. Serve immediately or cover and keep in the fridge for up to a day.

    guacamole in cherry tomatoes on a white plate.

    Expert Tips

    • Pick ripe and juicy ones when buying (or harvesting) cherry tomatoes for stuffed cherry tomatoes, so it’s easier to scoop out everything in the middle. 
    • Also, make sure you’re buying cherry tomatoes and NOT grape tomatoes. Grape tomatoes won’t work as they’re too small, and confusing the two is easy. 
    • To cut cherry tomatoes for stuffing, cut off the top stemmed end, then use a tiny spoon to scrape the flesh and seeds. 
    • Don’t skip draining the tomato “shells” -or your stuffed cherry tomatoes will be soggy. To do so, place them cut-side down on paper towels so the excess juice can drip out. 
    • You don’t necessarily have to pipe the guacamole into the tomato “shells.” You can use a small spoon instead, but doing so tends to get messy.

    Variations

    You can customize these Halloween guacamole stuffed cherry tomatoes from top to bottom. Here are some eye-deas:

    • For the “shell”: If you want to stick with the eyeballs, cherry peppers are the perfect alternative to cherry tomatoes. Alternatively, you could use mini bell peppers. In this case, they won’t look like eyeballs, but I’m sure you could make stuffed mini peppers look like something spooky with some creativity. Jack-o-lanterns, witches, or Frankenstein, perhaps? 
    • For the filling: Swap the guac with other chilled, creamy dips. For example, this Black Bean Hummus, this Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dill Dip, or the garlicky cream cheese filling I used in these Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes would be perfect.
    • For the topping: For the “pupil” part of the eyeballs, sliced olives are best, but you could probably use black beans, sunflower seeds, or even a little piece of bacon for a similar effect.

    Storing

    As you probably know, guacamole doesn’t last long, so it’s best to serve these stuffed cherry tomatoes right after assembling. If you have leftovers, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 days.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Are these stuffed cherry tomatoes good to make ahead?

    The guacamole’s vibrant green color will darken not long after you assemble the eyeballs, so I wouldn’t recommend prepping them in advance. If you substitute the guacamole with a different dip, you may be able to make them the night before, but it really depends on how the filling you use keeps.

    Can I make the guacamole ahead of time without it turning brown?

    It’s always best to make guacamole right before you need it, but if you make it ahead, here’s what you can do to keep it from turning dark: After mixing, transfer the guacamole to a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Cover the guacamole with a piece of plastic or a thin layer of water or lime juice before closing the lid. Then, place it in the fridge and use it within 12 hours.

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    Halloween Guacamole

    Erika
    This spin on Halloween guacamole features guacamole-stuffed cherry tomatoes with a “spook-eye” olive slice on top. It’s a fun, healthy snack that kids and kids at heart like to make and love to eat!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Assembly Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine American
    Servings 7 Servings
    Calories 106 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stainless Steel Knife Set with Block
    • Disposable Icing Piping Bags
    • Cutting Board, 3 Piece

    Ingredients
      

    • 21 cherry tomatoes
    • 1 ¼ cups guacamole
    • 2 tablespoons sliced olives
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    Instructions
     

    • Wash and dry the tomatoes, then cut off the tops. If they don’t stand up straight, you may need to trim off a bit from the bottom to balance them.
    • Using a small spoon, scoop out the watery flesh and seeds from the middle, and place them upside down on paper towels to drain.
    • Scoop the guacamole into a piping bag (or use a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off).
    • Fill each tomato a little past the top with guac and top with an olive slice. Serve immediately or cover and keep in the fridge for up to a day.

    Notes

    • Pick ripe and juicy ones when buying (or harvesting) cherry tomatoes for stuffed cherry tomatoes, so it’s easier to scoop out everything in the middle.
    • Also, make sure you’re buying cherry tomatoes and NOT grape tomatoes. Grape tomatoes won’t work as they’re too small, and confusing the two is easy.
    • To cut cherry tomatoes for stuffing, cut off the top stemmed end, then use a tiny spoon to scrape the flesh and seeds.
    • Don’t skip draining the tomato “shells” -or your stuffed cherry tomatoes will be soggy. To do so, place them cut-side down on paper towels so the excess juice can drip out.
    • You don’t necessarily have to pipe the guacamole into the tomato “shells.” You can use a small spoon instead, but doing so tends to get messy.
    • Storing: As you probably know, guacamole doesn’t last long, so it’s best to serve these stuffed cherry tomatoes right after assembling. If you have leftovers, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3stuffed tomatoesCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 2gSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keyword Guacamole Cherry Tomatoes, Halloween Spook-Eye Guacamole Cherry Tomatoes
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    Comments

    1. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      October 21, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      Love all the flavors here, I already know I’m going to enjoy this recipe a lot!

      Reply
    2. Patty at Spoonabilities

      October 21, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      What a fun and healthy idea! These are super cute and the kids all loved them!

      Reply
    3. Wanda

      October 21, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Love this idea for Halloween snacks this year! I've been wondering what to make and now I know!

      Reply
    4. Katherine

      October 21, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      Such a great idea for a healthy savory Halloween snack!

      Reply
    5. Sarah James

      October 21, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      What a great idea and so much fun. I love how easy they are to make. Perfect for a healthy Halloween snack. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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