Macadamia Free Pesto-Walnut and Almond Stuffed Dates

Medjool dates are nature's candy, and when you stuff them with herby walnut pesto and a whole almond, they become something genuinely special — the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you've even finished arranging them. The pesto comes together in a food processor with fresh basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, blending into a coarse, fragrant paste that tucks perfectly into each date's natural pocket. A single almond pressed into the filling adds a satisfying crunch and anchors everything in place, so every bite delivers layers of sweet, savory, herby, and nutty all at once. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt pull it all together, and a scatter of red pepper flakes adds just enough heat if you want it. These are completely free of macadamia nuts — no substitutions needed, no label-checking required, just straightforward ingredients that do exactly what you want them to do. They work beautifully as a party snack, a cheese board addition, or an elegant little bite before dinner.

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