Pomegranates are often overlooked but add a lot of flavor and pop to meals all season long. They are sweet and tangy, with a gorgeous color that makes everything look better. Once you learn how to get those seeds out, they aren’t too hard to manage. It’s not hard: just cut in half and bang the bottom with a wooden spoon while holding it over a bowl. You’ll be surprised by how easy they are to get out. Try some of these delicious recipes this week.
Plum And Pomegranate Toast
Fresh, creamy, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Plum and Pomegranate Toast is guaranteed to be your new guilt-free snack of choice. With the perfect balance of salty and sweet, loaded up with cream cheese, cinnamon and honey, this dreamy treat delights the senses and excites the taste buds.
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Chocolate Donut Holes With Pomegranate Cream Filling
Need a sweet treat for your honey this Valentine’s Day? You’ll win big if you make these Chocolate Donut Holes with Pomegranate Cream Filling. They are sweet, fluffy and filled with creamy goodness.
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Easy Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl
This Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl is full of healthy seasonal goodies to stave off those sweet cravings. It’s naturally sweetened with the delicious flavor of pomegranate.
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Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
Never buy canned cranberry sauce again. This Easy Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce is so simple and tasty, it will become the star of your Thanksgiving meal.
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Easy Pomegranate Mojito
This Easy Pomegranate Mojito will make for some happy guests at your next soiree. Whip it up by the glass and serve it fresh with lots of garnishes. Happy Holidays!
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Pomegranate Smoothie With Only Three Ingredients!
This gorgeous Pomegranate Smoothie will become a favorite at your house. It is naturally sweet, healthy and full of antioxidants.
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Roasted Brussels Sprout Pomegranate Pancetta Feta Casserole
There is no doubt this roasted Brussels sprout pomegranate pancetta feta casserole is something very special. It’s a heavenly bacon feta side dish. This easy Brussels sprout casserole makes a delicious Autumn or Thanksgiving side dish. So if you want to team Brussels sprouts with feta and more, read on to find out how to make it.
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Pomegranate And Feta Salad
Pomegranate and feta salad- a healthy Mediterranean salad with a delicious combination of juicy pomegranate pearls, creamy feta, crunchy salad leaves, and roasted walnuts.
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Pomegranate Salad Dressing
This Pomegranate Salad Dressing is a delicious, sweet and tangy vinaigrette that is so easy to make! The perfect finishing touch for those winter and holiday salads (or any time of year!).
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Pomegranate and Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
This Pomegranate and Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark recipe is an incredibly easy to make and delicious holiday treat! Only four simple ingredients are needed!
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Spiced Pomegranate And Rosemary Gin Spritz
Are you looking for the perfect cocktail to serve to your guests this year at your holiday parties? Well, look no further! This Spiced Pomegranate and Rosemary Gin Spritz is sure to impress your guests! This cocktail is made with a homemade Fall spiced pomegranate and rosemary simple syrup, Empress 1908 gin, and a bit of acidity and tonic water. This is the perfect seasonal sip for Thanksgiving and Holiday gatherings!
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Mutabal (The Middle Eastern eggplant dip that’s better than baba ganoush!)
This Mutabal is a silky, smoky dip will make you grab for more pita bread with each creamy, dreamy spoonful. Mutabal, sometimes known as Moutabbal or Mtabbal, is the Middle Eastern eggplant dip that’s here to steal the spotlight from its famous cousin, baba ganoush.
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Fattet Hummus (Chickpea Yogurt Fatteh Recipe)
Fattet hummus is a warm and comforting breakfast dish of toasted pita chips, chickpeas, hummus, yogurt and other toppings. Serve with other Levantine breakfast classics. This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes!
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Best Coconut Milk Panna Cotta With Pomegranate Jelly
Coconut Milk Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Jelly is a perfect dessert to make for your family get-together, picnic or office potluck. It sets perfectly for you to carry easily while traveling. I haven’t used gelatin or heavy cream in this recipe, which makes it ideal for a vegan diet. This is a light, cool dessert to have on a hot summer day.
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Pomegranate Chicken Wings
These finger-lickin’ good Pomegranate Chicken Wings are coated in an addictive sticky-sweet glaze. Slightly spicy, a bit tart, perfectly cooked and messy in all the tastiest ways!
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Christmas Punch
Bubbly, festive, and a total snap to stir together, this easy Christmas Punch is refreshing, filled with seasonal pomegranate flavor, and not overly sweet. In less than 5 minutes you’ll have a lovely, useful centerpiece for any holiday party!
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Pear & Blue Cheese Salad With Glazed Honey Walnuts
This Pear & Blue Cheese Salad with Glazed Honey Walnuts is an elegant side salad to any meal, and perfect for the holidays! It’s loaded with that sweet and savory fruit-nut-cheese combination, with sharp blue cheese balancing tart pomegranate seeds, sweet pear slices and absolutely delicious glazed honey walnuts!
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Oven Bacon Wrapped Scallops With A Sweet And Spicy Dipping Sauce
Bacon wrapped scallops are a party classic. Tender scallops are wrapped in bacon strips and cooked in the oven until the bacon is crispy and the scallops are cooked through. Add a pomegranate sweet and spicy dipping sauce and turn that classic into a whole new taste experience.
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Maple And Miso Glazed Salmon
This gorgeous maple miso glazed salmon makes a wonderful centrepiece perfect for weeknights and special occasions. It’s fast, easy, great to prep ahead and looks so beautiful topped with a quick and colourful pomegranate salsa.
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Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)
Curd Rice, or thayir sadam, is a savory comforting South Indian dish made with basmati rice, curd (yogurt), tempered spices, and fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s ready in 15 minutes and typically served as a cooling dish during the summer, at weddings, or as an offering to god at temples. Serve it with papad or achaar!
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Pomegranate Chicken Salad
This Pomegranate Chicken Salad is easy to make in just 10 minutes for a protein-filled lunch. Sweet pomegranate seeds are combined with a shredded chicken salad that’s easy to put on sandwiches, crackers or salads.
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Dukkah Chicken With Pomegranate Tabohleh
This Dukkah Chicken recipe is light, tasty, healthy and super easy and quick to throw together. This is an excellent option if you are craving something light and healthy, but you are after a wholesome and satisfying meal that will keep you full for a while.
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Black Lentil Salad With Roast Carrots, Feta And Pomegranate
How do you feel about lentils? If the answer is not too inspired then I get it because that was me for a long time. Then one day I tried a black lentil salad and realised that I had been missing out. There’s something quite delightful about discovering a dish that you thoroughly enjoy that is super nutritious and healthy too.
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Slow Cooker Orange Pomegranate Cider
When entertaining a group during the holidays, a family favorite has always been apple cider, especially slow cooker apple cider. Including some sliced oranges and cinnamon sticks adds a little something special and creates an amazing fragrance throughout the house.
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Pomegranate Almond Chocolate Bark
If you check out the list of recipes below, it seems that many of us are currently loving pomegranates! If you like them as much as us, you might be looking for new ways to enjoy them.
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Karen Kelly, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Cravings. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
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