Name: Tahini Stuffed Dates with Dark Chocolate and Pomegranate
Yield: Makes 12
Ingredients: 12 Natural Delights Medjool dates; 1/2 cup sesame tahini; 2 tablespoons dark chocolate morsels; 1 teaspoon coconut oil; 1/4 cup pomegranate arils; sea salt, optional

Tahini Stuffed Dates with Dark Chocolate and Pomegranate — Photo by christina

Author Notes: Using the freshest dates by Bard Valley Natural Delights, this recipe is the perfect combination of savory & sweet. While dark chocolate and pomegranate is a wonderful marriage on its own, the addition of savory tahini completes the perfectly filled date. —christina

Makes: 12

Ingredients

12 Natural Delights Medjool dates
1/2 cup sesame tahini
2 tablespoons dark chocolate morsels
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
sea salt, optional

Directions

Slice down the middle of the date and remove pit.
Using a small spoon, stuff date with 1-2 tsp. of tahini, about 3/4 full.
Place 3-4 pomegranate arils inside of date. Set aside.
Place dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Melt chocolate in microwave for about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir again after the full minute to make sure chocolate is completely melted.
Drizzle dark chocolate over each date. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.