Warm Dates with Olive Oil, Sea Salt & Lemon Zest

Warm Dates with Olive Oil, Sea Salt & Lemon Zest

By Chef Dishing Up the Dirt

Sweet and savory- what a killer combination!

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 dried dates (un-pitted) see note
  • flakey sea salt
  • lemon zest

Overview

Prep Time
5 minutes

Cook Time
5 minutes

Serves
4-6

Instructions

Step 1
Heat about 1/4 of an inch of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the dates in a single layer and cook, stirring often, until the dates are warmed through and soft, about 5 minutes (be careful not to burn the dates–this can happen quickly so don’t take your eyes off of them!)

Step 2
Serve the dates on a plate with a sprinkling of flakey sea salt, a pinch of lemon zest and a drizzle of the hot oil.

Notes

  • Use this recipe as a guide
  • Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary
  • Cooking times will vary from kitchen to kitchen

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Thanks to Dishing Up the Dirt for this amazing recipe. Check out her cookbook here.

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