Smoky Medjol Dates
Stuffed with citrusy goat cheese, pistachios, and herbs.
Ingredients per serving
Prepare the Stuffing
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Goat cheese 125.0 ml
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Garlic, minced 5.0 ml
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Canola oil 15.0 ml
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Pistachios, chopped, split 125.0 ml
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Parsley, chopped 7.0 ml
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Chives, chopped 5.0 ml
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Salt
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Black pepper, ground
Assemble the Dish
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Medjol dates, whole 32.0 each
Preparation
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Prepare the Stuffing
- Heat a sauté pan over medium low. Add the oil and garlic, cook for 10 seconds or until aromatic. Add half of the pistachios and sauté for 1 minute. Set aside to cool.
- Mix the cooled pistachios, goat cheese, Knorr® Professional Intense Flavours Citrus Fresh, herbs, and lemon zest in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
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Assemble the Dish
- Push the pit out of each date, expand the hole with your finger.
- Stuff each date with 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture. Top with the remaining pistachios mixture.
- Place the dates on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Place them close together, so they remain with the stuffed side facing up.
- Preheat a smoker over medium low.
- Place the dates in the smoker for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is slightly warm and the dates have a light smoky flavour.
