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Roasted Stuffed Dates

Irresistible Roasted Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese Delight

Enjoy these Roasted Stuffed Dates, a perfect blend of sweet Medjool dates and creamy goat cheese, ideal as appetizers for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 Pitted Medjool Dates can substitute with Deglet Noor
  • 8 oz Goat Cheese can substitute with cream cheese or vegan cashew cheese
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Walnuts can substitute with pecans or sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary can use dried rosemary in smaller amounts
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt can use regular salt
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
Optional Drizzle
  • 2 tbsp Hot Honey can use regular honey or agave syrup

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Slice each pitted Medjool date lengthwise without cutting all the way through and fill with goat cheese.
  3. In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, rosemary, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, salt, and olive oil until coated.
  4. Dollop the walnut topping over the stuffed dates, spreading it evenly.
  5. Roast the dates in the oven for about 15 minutes until the topping is golden and fragrant.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with hot honey if desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 3piecesCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These roasted stuffed dates can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to roast. They are delicious warm or at room temperature.

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