Roasted Almonds with Dates and Rosemary

Ingredients:

• 200g Whole Almonds
• 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
• 100g Medjool Dates
• 100g Goats or Feta Cheese
• 1 Clove of Garlic
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
• Salt and Pepper

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread dates over baking tray and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
2. Add almonds to the baking tray; add a crushed clove of garlic and a sprig of rosemary. Continue baking for a further 10 minutes until almonds are toasted but not burnt.
3. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Add goat’s cheese and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Garnish with rosemary and serve as a delicious starter or snack.