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Roasted Stuffed Dates

Heavenly Roasted Stuffed Dates for Your Next Gathering

Indulge in Roasted Stuffed Dates, a crowd-pleasing appetizer with goat cheese, 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: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 Medjool Dates pitted
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese softened
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Walnuts chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1-2 tbsp Hot Honey optional

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Slice each pitted Medjool date lengthwise and fill with softened goat cheese.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine walnuts, rosemary, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, sea salt, and olive oil.
  4. Spoon the walnut mixture over each filled date and arrange in the baking dish before baking.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes until warm and walnuts are slightly toasted, then cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve on a platter and drizzle with hot honey if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dateCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure goat cheese is softened for easy filling. You can make these ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.

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