Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire cooling rack set inside the baking sheet for maximum crispiness.
- Using a paring knife, make a lengthwise slit down one side of each Medjool date. Remove the pit (if not already pitted) and gently open the date cavity.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of softened goat cheese into each date cavity, then press one whole roasted almond or pecan half into the center of the cheese.
- Close the date gently around the filling. Wrap one half-slice of Halal beef bacon snugly around the middle of each date, overlapping the ends.
- Secure each date through the bacon seam with a wooden toothpick. Arrange seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning the dates once at the 10-minute mark so the beef bacon crisps evenly on all sides.
- In a small dish, warm the honey with red pepper flakes and fresh minced rosemary for 20 seconds in the microwave.
- Brush the sizzling warm bacon wrapped dates generously with hot honey glaze, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve warm!
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Calories: 220cal (11%)
Carbohydrates: 28g (9%)
Protein: 6g (12%)
Fat: 11g (17%)
Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)
Cholesterol: 20mg (7%)
Sodium: 340mg (15%)
Potassium: 290mg (8%)
Fiber: 2g (8%)
Sugar: 24g (48%)
Vitamin A: 4IU (0%)
Vitamin C: 0mg (0%)
Calcium: 4mg (0%)
Iron: 6mg (33%)