If you’re an avid follower of our journey then you know how much we love using Medjool Dates. Usually we use them as natural sweeteners but this recipe for Feta Stuffed Dates lets the fruit shine as a savory appetizer! These little jewels are the perfect “boat” for stuffing. Simply slit one side of the date with a knife, pull out the seed and voila…your vessel is ready!

We whipped up a creamy zesty filling made from Feta cheese (our favorite!) lemon zest, fresh dill, oregano, garlic and a little bit of olive oil. Technically you could be done and eat the stuffed dates as is but why stop there? Bake them in the oven for 7-10 minutes and serve them warm and O.M.G. the combination of the saltiness from the cheese, the herbs and the sweetness from the dates creates a rich and addicting bite!

Now let’s talk about a few of the health benefits of dates….

• High content of dietary fiber which helps with digestion
• High in antioxidants including Phenolic acid which may help to lower the risk of heart disease
• Vitamin rich containing B, K & A vitamins as well as iron
• Can help regulate blood pressure thanks to their potassium levels

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• BAKED FETA
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• SWEET POTATO FETA WONTON CUPS
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Feta Stuffed Dates

This appetizer recipe for Feta Stuffed Dates is easy to make and bursting with flavors. The sweet Medjool dates that caramelize in the oven combined with the zesty creamy feta mixture is so delicious you won’t be able to eat just one!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 12 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Greek

Servings 12 dates

Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 12 Medjool date
• 4 oz block feta cheese
• zest from 1 lemon
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• pinch of pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a small bowl crumble feta cheese (if using block cheese) and add in olive oil, lemon zest and spices and combine.
• Cut the dates lengthwise and remove and discard the pits.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil.
• Fill the dates with the cheese mixture and place the baking sheet.
• Cook for 7-10 minutes until the dates are soft and the cheese has melted. Top with extra dill (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 81IUCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Appetizer, Dill, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Feta Cheese, Gluten-free, Greek, Lemon, Medjool dates, Vegetarian

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