Feta-Parmesan Roasted Stuffed Dates with Honey-Walnut Herb Crunch
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Each date is filled with a combination of feta cheese dipped in honey and coated with Parmesan, creating a decadent contrast to the natural sweetness of the dates. The topping, a vibrant mix of walnuts, rosemary, scallions, parsley or arugula, honey, and orange zest, adds a crunchy and aromatic finish to this easy holiday appetizer.
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Topping:
ingredients
- 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons scallions
- 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
Filling:
ingredients
- 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
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the topping: chopped walnuts, rosemary, scallions, parsley or arugula, olive oil, honey, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3
Place honey in a small bowl and add Parmesan to a small plate.
Step 4
Dip each piece of feta into honey and then coat with Parmesan.
Step 5
Stuff each date with a piece of honey-dipped Parmesan-coated feta.
Step 6
Arrange the stuffed dates in a casserole dish.
Step 7
Sprinkle the prepared topping over the stuffed dates.
Step 8
Bake for 15 minutes or until the dates are warmed through and the toppings are golden.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey.
Step 10
Serve warm with extra honey.