Black Bean and Chorizo Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

A sweet and savory appetizer combining the richness of Medjool dates with a spicy black bean and chorizo filling, wrapped in crispy bacon.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

387 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.69/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Appetiser

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Ingredients

Servings

12Medjool Dates(Pitted)

£3.50

0.5cupBlack Beans(Cooked and drained)

£0.35

2ozChorizo(Spanish chorizo, finely diced)

£1.20

0.3Onion(Finely diced)

£0.10

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonCumin

£0.03

0.3teaspoonChili Powder

£0.03

6slicesBacon(Cut in half)

£1.50

Total Cost

£6.76

£1.69 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and crispy. Remove chorizo from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat behind.
3.
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the chorizo fat and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4.
In a bowl, combine the cooked chorizo, sautéed onion and garlic, black beans, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
5.
Gently open each Medjool date and stuff with approximately 1 teaspoon of the black bean and chorizo mixture.
6.
Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
7.
Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
8.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the dates are heated through. Check for doneness and adjust baking time as needed.
9.
Let cool slightly before serving. Remove toothpicks before eating.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (115g)

387 kcal / 1620 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

23g

33% of RDA

Protein

15g

30% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

21 g

23% of RDA

Sodium

575 mg

25% of RDA

Saturated Fat

8 g

40% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier filling, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the black bean and chorizo mixture.

If the dates are too hard to stuff, warm them slightly in the microwave for a few seconds.

If you want a softer bacon, consider par-baking the bacon strips slightly before wrapping the dates.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the chorizo with cooked mushrooms or walnuts. Make sure to reduce salt content as Chorizo gives salt flavor to the recipe.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Small Skillet

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