This spin on Guacamole Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes 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!
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We splurge during the Halloween season in my house on spooky food. Many of the foods (like these Halloween 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 guacamole stuffed cherry tomato eyeballs, and you’ll love that your kids are snacking on something other than sugar during spooky season. Win-win!
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
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.
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 Spicy Black Bean Hummus, this Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dill Dip, or the garlicky cream cheese filling I used in these Cream Cheese 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
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.
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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Guacamole Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 21 cherry tomatoes
- 1 ¼ cups guacamole
- 2 tablespoons sliced olives
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
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.
Sarah James
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.
Katherine
Such a great idea for a healthy savory Halloween snack!
Wanda
Love this idea for Halloween snacks this year! I've been wondering what to make and now I know!
Patty at Spoonabilities
What a fun and healthy idea! These are super cute and the kids all loved them!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
Love all the flavors here, I already know I’m going to enjoy this recipe a lot!