Roasted Stuffed Dates

1 (12-oz.) pkg. pitted Medjool dates

1 (4-oz.) log goat cheese (*soften to room temperature for easier handling)

⅓ cup very finely chopped walnuts

2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary

1 tsp. orange zest plus 2 tsp. fresh orange juice ((from 1 navel orange))

¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. sea salt

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

A drizzle of hot honey for garnish ((optional))

Preheat oven to 375ºF.Use a small sharp knife (such as a pairing knife) to slice open the dates lengthwise (do not slice all of the way through). Break open date and fill each one with 1 to 2 teaspoons of goat cheese.Arrange dates in a 9x9-inch baking pan, round cake pan, or small baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine walnuts, rosemary, orange zest and juice, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and olive oil; mix well.
Spoon walnut mixture over stuffed dates, and transfer pan to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter and drizzling with hot honey. Serve warm.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥟Appetizer

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions🎊Party🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m