Lemony Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

PREP TIME: 15 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN

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INGREDIENTS

• 30 dates, pitted (8 oz bag of  dates)

• ¼ cup Mariani Walnuts, chopped and toasted

• 3 oz goat cheese

• 2 oz mascarpone

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon honey

• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, mascarpone, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth, and no lumps remain. Add walnuts, stir until combined.

2. Slice dates lengthwise down the middle, leaving one side attached.

3. Place goat cheese filling into a zip top bag (or piping bag), cut ½ inch off of the tip. Pipe the filling evenly into the center of each date.

4. Top dates with additional honey, zest, salt, pepper before serving, if desired.

5. Enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:

Calories: 44.62. Fat (grams): 2.15. Sat. Fat (grams): 0.99. Carbs (grams):6.17. Fiber (grams): 0.66. Net carbs: 5.50. Sugar (grams): 5.16. Protein (grams): 0.95. Sodium (milligrams): 30.01. Cholesterol (grams): 3.88.

Yield: 30 Dates

Author: Amanda Doherty

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Lemony Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 30 dates, pitted (8 oz bag of dates)
• ¼ cup Mariani Walnuts, chopped and toasted
• 3 oz goat cheese
• 2 oz mascarpone
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, mascarpone, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth, and no lumps remain. Add walnuts, stir until combined.
2. Slice dates lengthwise down the middle, leaving one side attached.
3. Place goat cheese filling into a zip top bag (or piping bag), cut ½ inch off of the tip. Pipe the filling evenly into the center of each date.
4. Top dates with additional honey, zest, salt, pepper before serving, if desired.

Calories

44.62

Fat (grams)

2.15

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.99

Carbs (grams)

6.17

Fiber (grams)

0.66

Net carbs

5.50

Sugar (grams)

5.16

Protein (grams)

0.95

Sodium (milligrams)

30.01

Cholesterol (grams)

3.88

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