Maple glazed bacon-wrapped dates recipe

• Serves 8 as a canapé (makes around 25)
• 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
• 229 calories / serving
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free

Ingredients

• 50g walnut halves
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 15g fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, zested
• 200g soft pitted dates
• 14 rashers smoked streaky bacon, halved
• 3 tbsp. maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas 5. 2 baking trays should be lined with foil. Chop the walnuts and combine with the olive oil, parsley, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Season and mix well.
2. Fill each date with the walnut stuffing and pinch closed with a teaspoon.
3. Wrap a piece of bacon around each date and secure with a cocktail stick. Brush with maple syrup and arrange on baking trays. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crisp. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving on a serving plate. Any residual herby filler should be strewn about.