Walnut and Feta Stuffed Dates with Honey Glaze

Walnut and Feta Stuffed Dates with Honey Glaze is a sweet and savory appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The dates are stuffed with a mixture of chopped walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, then baked until softened and golden brown. The honey glaze adds a touch of sweetness to the dish.

Dates have been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries, and they have been used in both sweet and savory dishes. In this recipe, the dates are stuffed with a mixture of walnuts, feta cheese, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, then baked until softened and golden brown. The honey glaze adds a touch of sweetness to the dish, and the combination of flavors is irresistible. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover dates, and it is also a good way to get your kids to eat more fruit. The dates are naturally sweet, so they are a good alternative to candy, and the filling is packed with protein and fiber.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 12 dates, pitted
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the dates on the prepared baking sheet.
4. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, feta cheese, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
5. Spoon the walnut mixture into the dates.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the dates are softened and the filling is golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of sweet and savory flavors is irresistible.
• The dates are naturally sweet, so they are a good alternative to candy.
• The filling is packed with protein and fiber.