Bacon Wrapped Walnut Stuffed Dates with Maple Chili Glaze
Description
California walnut stuffed dates are wrapped in smokey bacon and baked until crisp. Drizzled with a slightly spicy glaze, these little bundles are savory, sweet and spicy all in one bite.
Ingredients
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12 medium Medjool dates, pitted
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12 California walnut halves
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6 strips smoked bacon, thinly sliced
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3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
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¾ tsp chili crunch, well stirred
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Chives, minced, to taste
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
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Open each date and place a walnut inside. Fold back over to seal in the walnut.
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Wrap each date with half a slice of bacon and secure by pressing a toothpick through the center of the date and walnut.
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Place on baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes. Turn and cook for another 10 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel lined tray, then transfer to a decorative platter.
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Stir together maple syrup and chili crunch and transfer to a small decorative bowl with a small spoon. Place on platter with dates and serve warm. Top with chives, if desired.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 200 cal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 20 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 30 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 250 mg