Savoury Stuffed Dates
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin
Ingredients
8
Time
15m
Serves
14
This easy appetizer is perfect to prep ahead of time. Plus it’s that perfect combination of sweet and salty with a little spice. These are great for gluten-free and grain-free conditions.
Snack
Appetizer
Ingredients
3oz
Goat Cheese
1/2Lemon
Lemon Zest
3/4tsp
Aleppo Pepper
14
Pitted Medjool Dates
2 1/2oz
Prosciutto
1/2Tbsp
Honey
1Sprig
Fresh Thyme
1/2tsp
Flakey Salt
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the goat cheese, lemon zest and Aleppo pepper.
3
Stuff each date with the goat cheese mixture and wrap with prosciutto.
4
Use a toothpick to secure the dates. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 14 to 15 minutes, until the prosciutto is crispy.
5
Serve with optional garnishes such as honey, thyme and flaky salt. Enjoy!
6
Notes: If you have extra goat cheese, use that to dip the dates in as some of the cheese can come out of the dates.
7
Substitutions: Aleppo pepper: use chili flakes, or omit for no spice. Prosciutto: use bacon instead.
Explore More
More Recipes by Jaclyn Irwin
Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.
