Stuffed Dates with Walnuts

Sweet, chewy Medjool dates filled with crunchy walnut pieces for a simple no-cook snack or dessert.

Active time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: easy

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Meal type: Dessert, Snack
Diets: Halal, Paleo, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian

Instructions

Step 1

Cut a lengthwise slit in each date and remove the pit while keeping the opposite side intact.

Ingredients used: 12.0 piece Date

Cookware: cutting board, paring knife

Caution: Use the paring knife carefully and check every date for pit fragments.
Step 2

Divide the walnuts evenly among the date cavities, then gently press the dates around the filling.

Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Walnut

Tip: Leave some walnut exposed for a neat presentation.
Step 3

Arrange the stuffed dates on a plate and serve.

Nutrition (Estimated)

Basis: serving
Calories: 116.73 kcal
Protein: 1.74 g
Carbohydrates: 19.03 g
Fat: 4.99 g
Fiber: 2.42 g

Food safety

Caution: low

Inspect each date after pitting and serve walnut pieces cautiously to young children or anyone with difficulty chewing.

Risk factors

Possible hidden date pits or pit fragments
Hard nut pieces can present a choking hazard