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Roasted Stuffed Dates

Irresistibly Sweet Roasted Stuffed Dates You Can't Resist

Delight your taste buds with Roasted Stuffed Dates filled with creamy goat cheese and topped with walnuts and rosemary.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 dates
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 pieces Pitted Medjool dates Choose high-quality dates for natural sweetness and chewiness.
  • 8 ounces Goat cheese Use a softened log for easy stuffing and a creamy texture.
For the Walnut Topping
  • 1 cup Walnuts Provides a crunchy texture; substitute with seeds if nut-free options are needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary Opt for fresh to enhance aroma, but dried will work in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest Add brightness and flavor; fresh zest from a navel orange is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange juice For added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Offers warmth and depth to the topping.
  • 1 pinch Sea salt Balances the sweetness; use cautiously to enhance flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil Binds the walnut mixture and adds richness.
Optional Sweet Drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons Hot honey Drizzle for an extra touch of sweetness and spice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While it heats, slice the pitted Medjool dates lengthwise without cutting all the way through and fill them with goat cheese. Arrange in a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine walnuts, fresh rosemary, orange zest, orange juice, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Drizzle in olive oil and mix until coated.
  3. Generously spoon the walnut mixture over each stuffed date. Bake for 15 minutes until warmed through and walnuts are lightly toasted.
  4. Remove from the oven and drizzle with hot honey before serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dateCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Choose the freshest Medjool dates for the best flavor. These can be prepped ahead of time for easy entertaining.

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