Dates are a staple food in the Middle East and often used in Italian and Greek dishes. They can serve as a sweet treat, appetizer, or dessert! Although dates are high in natural sugar, they are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Dates have a high concentration of the minerals potassium, magnesium, selenium, and calcium. Enjoy these small fruits in moderation, knowing they are a boost to your health.
STUFFED DATES WITH RICOTTA adapted from www.cleaneatingmag.com
Serves 4
ingredients
- 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, plus additional for garnish
- 2 tbsp ground raw unsalted pistachios (TIP: grind whole nuts in clean coffee grinder)
- 12 medium deglet nour dates (best to choose pit-in dates for more moisture, then remove pit)
- 12 raw unsalted shelled pistachios or blanched almonds for garnish, optional
directions
- In a small bowl, stir ricotta and honey until well combined. Stir in cardamom and ground pistachios.
- With a sharp knife, cut a lengthwise slit on 1 side of each date. Remove pits. Using a small spoon, stuff each date with1 tsp ricotta mixture. Press 1 pistachio on top of each date. Arrange on a serving platter and, if desired, garnish with additional cardamom. Serve at room temperature.
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