Feta Stuffed Dates- a savory appetizer that’s good for you

Ingredients

• 20 dried dates
• 3 tablespoons crumbled feta
• 3 teaspoons anthotyro or low fat cream cheese
• 3 teaspoons grated parmesan
• 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• Pepper
• Walnuts (Pistachios, Almonds)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   Make a small cut lengthwise on the date and remove pit with tip of pairing knife.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mash the feta with the cream cheese and parmesan. Add olive oil and pepper.

4. 4

   Fill the dates with cheese mixture-you may have to use your fingers.

5. 5

   Top with a little piece of walnut, or sliced almond or chopped pistachio.

6. 6

   Bake in a pan brushed with a bit of olive oil for about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve warm-if the get cold they get chewy.