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Roasted Stuffed Dates

Roasted Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese and Crunchy Topping

Enjoy these Roasted Stuffed Dates, a perfect appetizer combining sweet Medjool dates with creamy goat cheese and a crunchy walnut topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffed Dates
  • 12 pieces Medjool Dates Pitted
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese Room temperature
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Walnuts Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Juice From navel orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil High-quality
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Honey For drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice pitted Medjool dates lengthwise to create a pocket. Stuff each date with room-temperature goat cheese.
  3. Arrange stuffed dates in a baking dish, keeping them close but not touching.
  4. In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, fresh rosemary, orange zest and juice, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and olive oil until coated.
  5. Spoon the walnut topping over each date, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  7. Let cool for about 5 minutes and drizzle with hot honey before serving.
  8. Serve warm on a platter as a delightful appetizer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow goat cheese to soften at room temperature for easy stuffing. Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor. Can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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