Maple Nut-Filled Dates

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Ingredients

  • 10 Medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup soft cheese (see note above)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Cut dates in half lengthwise and remove pits. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese into the cavity of each date half. Arrange dates on a serving plate.
  2. Melt butter in a 1- to 2-quart pan over low heat, then increase heat to medium and cook until butter is foamy and starting to brown. Add nuts and stir constantly for 1 minute. Add syrup and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  3. Lift nuts from the syrup with a slotted spoon and press a few pieces into the soft cheese in each date. Drizzle syrup over the dates and serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

571 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 43g 55% DV
Carbs 43.9g 16% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 31.9g 64% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 157.3mg 7% DV
Potassium 381.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 82.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 90.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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