Roasted Dates With Pancetta, Almonds And Chile

Serves: 4

Brad Rosenbaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

55

Sweetness

43

Sourness

48

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cups

Pitted Dates

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

3

Put the dates on a small rimmed baking sheet and roast in the oven until heated through, about 15 minutes

4

In a medium saute pan over medium heat, cook the pancetta until it is three-quarters crisp, about 5 minutes

5

Add the almonds and continue cooking until they brown, a few minutes

6

Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so

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Add the red pepper flakes and stock and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon

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Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter, stirring continuously until the butter is melted

9

Stir in the lemon juice and parsley

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Add the dates to the pan and swirl and toss them in the sauce

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Divide the cooked dates among 4 to 6 plates and spoon the sauce over them