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3-Ingredient Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Whether you're a date lover or on the fence about them, these goat cheese-stuffed dates will make you obsessed. As one reader commented, this recipe "changed my mind" about dates. And after serving this 3-ingredient appetizer at many parties, I'm confident you will love them as much as the hundreds of people I've served them to over the years.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 dates each)
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 16 Medjool dates about 2 cups
- 4 oz goat cheese 113 g
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- To serve: flaky sea salt, ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Slice dates lengthwise on one side and remove the pit.
- Stuff: Spoon a bit of goat cheese into each date. Set cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Pine Nuts: Meanwhile, add pine nuts to a small saute pan and set over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and toasted, about 5 minutes (keep a careful eye as these can burn easily).
- Serve: Drizzle warm dates with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, salt, and pepper.
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Make ahead: If you want to make them in advance, you can prep and stuff the dates up to 3 days in advance. Keep this either in an airtight container in the fridge or on a tray sealed with plastic wrap to keep the dates from drying out. When you want them, just pop them in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2dates
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
62.9g
(21%)
Protein
6.9g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3.7g
(19%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
169mg
(7%)
Potassium
412mg
(12%)
Fiber
6.2g
(25%)
Sugar
54.5g
(109%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (2 dates each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2dates | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.9g | 21% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6.2g | 25% |
| Sugar | 54.5g | 109% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.