Almond-Stuffed Dates

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Medjool dates are softer than their semi-dry Deglet Noor cousins and therefore, much easier to stuff with almonds. This healthy snack recipe can also be turned into an addictive appetizer by adding a little blue cheese to the stuffing.

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Sara Haas, RDN, LDN
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Sara Haas, RDN, LDN

Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on freelance writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements.

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Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Profile:
Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 pitted Medjool dates

  • 2 salted whole almonds

  • ¼ teaspoon orange zest

Directions

  1. Stuff each date with an almond and roll in orange zest.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

149 Calories
1g Fat
37g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 2 stuffed dates
Calories 149
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 1g 3%
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Vitamin A 74IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 9mcg 2%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Potassium 354mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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