Kale-Wrapped Dates with Almonds

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup dried dates, pitted and roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 head kale, washed and chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the almonds, dates, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley and stir to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and honey.
4. Add the feta cheese to the almond-date mixture and stir to combine.
5. Lay out the kale leaves on a baking sheet and spread the almond-date mixture evenly on top.
6. Drizzle the lemon-honey mixture over the top and bake for 10 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Kale is a superfood packed with vitamins and minerals.
• Dates are high in fiber, which is important for digestive health.
• Almonds are a great source of healthy fats and protein.
• Parsley is rich in antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage.
• Lemon juice is a natural source of vitamin C, which is important for immune health.