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Tunisian-Style Stuffed Dates — Tunisia’s Healthiest Sweet Appetizer4 min read

By Rahma Rekik May 18, 2021
Written by Rahma Rekik May 18, 2021
The Tunisian Stuffed Dates

In Tunisia, the dates are typically stuffed with either butter, Chamia, or Ricotta, and topped with nuts. For this recipe, I “Americanized” the dates a little bit by stuffing them with natural peanut butter and coating them with dark chocolate. They are simply delicious! They are the perfect dessert to break your fast or to have with tea or coffee.

Dates are highly consumed in Tunisia throughout the year. But there is one month in which the consumption increases A LOT, and that month is Ramadan.

Tunisians, and in general Muslims around the world, typically break their fast with an odd number of dates and a glass of water or Lban. This is what the prophet Muhammad did (pbuh).

Tunisian Stuffed Dates.
Tunisian Stuffed Dates made by Rahma Rekik – The Tunisian Dietitian. Photo provided for Carthage Magazine.

Tunisian Stuffed Dates

In Tunisia, the dates are typically stuffed with either butter, Chamia, or Ricotta, and topped with nuts. For this Tunisian-style Stuffed Dates recipe, I “Americanized” the dates a little bit by stuffing them with natural peanut butter and coating them with dark chocolate.

They are simply delicious! They are the perfect dessert to break your fast or to have with tea or coffee.

Tunisian Peanut butter Stuffed Dates.
Tunisian Peanut butter Stuffed Dates made by Rahma Rekik – The Tunisian Dietitian. Photo provided for Carthage Magazine.

Dates are high in magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6. They also contain a good amount of fiber and iron.
In addition, these fruits contain a high amount of antioxidants which are disease-fighting agents.

They are definitely something worth adding to your balanced diet.

Tunisian-style Stuffed Dates.
Tunisian-style Stuffed Dates made by Rahma Rekik – The Tunisian Dietitian. Photo provided for Carthage Magazine.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Dates
  • Peanut butter
  • Dark chocolate (50 grams coats about 15 dates)
  • Sea salt (optional, but makes all the difference)

RECIPE:

How to make Tunisian-style stuffed dates.

How to make Tunisian-style Peanut butter stuffed dates:

  • Wash the dates and remove the pit using a knife. Dry them with a kitchen towel.
  • Stuff the dates with peanut butter and place in the freezer just until the chocolate melts.
  • In a double boiler (Bain-Marie), melt the dark chocolate.
  • Grab the dates from the freezer and dip them in the chocolate. Place on parchment paper and top with sea salt.
  • Freeze the finished product for 10 min just until the chocolate hardens. Keep in an airtight container in the freezer or fridge. Enjoy!

Happy cooking!


#TasteTunisia initiative

This Tunisian Stuffed dates recipe is part of the #TasteTunisia initiative. In search of Tunisian cuisine, through a series of articles/videos, Carthage Magazine offers a window to the Tunisian food and recipes.

The Taste Tunisia initiative is supported by Carthage Magazine and led by international registered dietitians-nutritionists from Tunisia, making it the ultimate initiative that celebrates and promotes Tunisian cuisine.

#TasteTunisia Recipes:

  • The Best Authentic Tunisian Rice Dish — “Rouz Jerbi”
  • Mlewi: The Most Popular Tunisian Flatbread
  • Lablebi: One of Tunisia’s Most Popular Street Foods
  • The Famous “Khobz Ch3ir” — Tunisian Barley Bread
  • Tunisian Mloukhiya, Your Grandma’s Favorite Dish (& Likely Yours, Too!)
  • Tunisian Masfouf — Tunisia’s Most Famous Sweet Version of Couscous
  • Tunisia’s Seafood Pasta — A Tunisian Delicacy
  • Tunisia’s National Dish: COUSCOUS
  • Delicious Tunisian-Style Lamb Borghol (Bulgur)
  • Omek Houria: Tunisian Mashed Carrot Salad
  • Tunisian Stuffed Peppers: “Felfel Mehchi”
  • Slata Tounsia – Tunisia’s Summer Salad
  • The Coziest Vegetable Stew — Tunisia’s Go-To Dish for the Cold Months
  • The Best Tunisian Grilled Salad — Salad Mechouia
  • Date & Walnut Bread — The Perfect Healthy Dessert
  • Kafteji: a Healthy Version of your Favorite Tunisian Dish
  • Tunisia’s Traditional Mini Doughnuts: Kaa’k Yoyo
  • A Unique Pizza with a Taste of Tunisia: Harissa Infused Veggie Pizza
  • Mom’s Orange Cake — Tunisia’s Winter Dessert
  • Assidat Zgougou — Tunisia’s Sweetness in a Bowl
  • Tunisia’s Octopus Salad: The Best Tunisian Seafood Salad
  • Tajine El Bey: Tunisia’s Finest Appetizer
  • The Traditional, Most Authentic Tunisian Pumpkin Shakshuka
  • Tunisian Breakfast for Champions: “Zamit” with Pomegranate
  • Tunisia’s Lentil Soup – Your Favorite Winter Warmer Dish
  • All Tunisian food recipes.

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Rahma Rekik

Rahma is an international registered dietitian/nutritionist and a certified yoga instructor. She graduated from Cornell University in New York and finished her dietetic internship at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She is a food lover and has a deep passion for healthy living while being authentic to your heritage. She worked in many countries and loves to recreate traditional food with a healthy twist. She aims to inspire people to live balanced and healthy lives, both physically and mentally - basically the best version of yourself. She loves cooking (obviously), reading, yoga, chocolate, and watching movies.

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