Algerian Stuffed Dates

Yield

24 dates (serving size: 1 stuffed date)

Ingredients

• 24 Medjool dates (about 1 pound)
• 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 2/3 cup marzipan (almond paste)
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Preparation

Cut a lengthwise slit down the center, but not through, each date; remove seeds.

Sprinkle food coloring over marzipan, if desired; gently knead 4 to 5 times or until color is incorporated into marzipan. Divide marzipan mixture evenly among dates; stuff into slits. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

50 (17% from fat)

Fat:

0.9g (sat 0.1g,mono 0.6g,poly 0.2g)

Protein:

0.6g

Carbohydrate:

10.8g

Fiber:

0.6g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.1mg

Sodium:

0.0mg

Calcium:

7mg