Citrus-Herb Stuffed Dates
These elegant and fun vegan appetizers include crunchy maple-coated pecans and a bright finishing flavor of orange zest.
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Citrus-Herb Stuffed Dates
Prep Time25 Minutes
Servings9
Cook Time7 Minutes
Ingredients
18 to 20 pecan halves
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme organic maple syrup
1 (6 oz.) container dairy-free garlic and herb cheese spread alternative
1 tsp. orange zest, plus additional for garnish
2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme organic fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish
18 to 20 Medjool dates, pitted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, toss pecan halves with maple syrup to coat. Transfer pecan mixture to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until syrup is no longer bubbly, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together dairy-free spread, 1 tsp. orange zest, orange juice, and 1 tsp. thyme.
- Cut a lengthwise slit into each date to create a pocket, being careful to not cut all the way through. Use a small spoon to fill each date with the herb spread mixture.
- Top each filled date with a pecan half. Garnish with additional orange zest and fresh thyme, if desired.
Nutritional Information
25 minutes
Prep Time
7 minutes
Cook Time
9
Servings
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, toss pecan halves with maple syrup to coat. Transfer pecan mixture to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until syrup is no longer bubbly, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together dairy-free spread, 1 tsp. orange zest, orange juice, and 1 tsp. thyme.
- Cut a lengthwise slit into each date to create a pocket, being careful to not cut all the way through. Use a small spoon to fill each date with the herb spread mixture.
- Top each filled date with a pecan half. Garnish with additional orange zest and fresh thyme, if desired.
