Sweet and savory- what a killer combination!
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Warm Dates with Olive Oil, Sea Salt & Lemon Zest
by Dishing Up the Dirt
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil
- 12 dried dates (un-pitted) see note
- flakey sea salt
- lemon zest
Preparation
- 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!)
- 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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