Roasted Stuffed Dates
These Roasted Stuffed Dates are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. Medjool dates are stuffed with a creamy goat cheese mixture, topped with walnuts, rosemary, and a hint of orange zest, then roasted to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 25-27 mins
- Yield: 12 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 (12-oz.) pkg. pitted Medjool dates
- 1 (4-oz.) log goat cheese *soften to room temperature for easier handling
- 1/3 cup very finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp. orange zest plus 2 tsp. fresh orange juice (from 1 navel orange)
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- A drizzle of hot honey for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare dates: Cut a small slit in each date and remove the pit.
- Make filling: In a bowl, mix goat cheese, walnuts, rosemary, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Stuff dates: Fill each date with the cheese mixture.
- Roast: Place stuffed dates on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for about 10-12 minutes until the dates are slightly caramelized.
- Serve: Drizzle with hot honey before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to soften the goat cheese to room temperature for easier mixing and stuffing.
- You can customize the filling by adding other nuts or herbs to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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