Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Feta-Parmesan Roasted Stuffed Dates. Tender Medjool dates are stuffed with a creamy feta-Parmesan mixture, roasted to perfection, and finished with a drizzle of honey and balsamic glaze. The perfect appetizer or snack to wow your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces pitted Medjool dates, sliced open on one side
- Honey, for drizzling
- 3 ounces feta cheese, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or arugula)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Topping: In a bowl, combine the walnuts, rosemary, scallions, parsley (or arugula), olive oil, honey, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Prepare the Feta: In a separate bowl, place honey. On a small plate, add the shredded Parmesan. Dip each piece of feta cheese in honey, then coat it with Parmesan.
- Stuff the Dates: Slice open the pitted Medjool dates on one side and remove any remaining pits. Stuff each date with one piece of the coated feta cheese.
- Arrange the Dates: Place the stuffed dates in a casserole dish or on a baking sheet and sprinkle the walnut and herb mixture over the top of the dates.
- Roast: Bake the stuffed dates in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the dates are warm and the topping is golden.
- Drizzle and Serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey, and serve warm for an irresistible sweet and savory treat.
Notes
- You can prepare these dates ahead of time and store them in the fridge before baking. Simply bake them when you’re ready to serve.
- If you prefer, you can swap the rosemary for thyme or basil for a different herbal flavor.
- For a touch of tang, drizzle with balsamic glaze after baking instead of honey.
- You can substitute arugula for parsley if you prefer a more peppery flavor.
- These stuffed dates are great served as appetizers at a dinner party or holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg