There are so many recipes with pomegranate! Everyone will have tasted its unique flavour at least once in their life. Few know that, according to popular tradition, having this fruit on one's table brings good luck, wealth and good fortune!
Another important characteristic of our red-grain fruit is the versatility. It can be kept decoratively as a centrepiece, perhaps sampling a few grains from time to time to attract good fortune, and can also be added to many dishes, both sweet and savoury, to give them a different texture, colour and imaginative touch while enhancing their flavours.
What is certain is that this fruit is rich in nutritious properties. It gives great benefits to the body, is one of the most versatile in the kitchen and is invaluable for creating tasty recipes.
Eating pomegranates is pleasing to the palate, but shelling them is not so easy. To extract the arils we recommend some simple methods on how to peel pomegranate.
However, if you are looking for recipes with pomegranate this article is just right for you!
Appetisers with pomegranate
The pomegranate, also called the Fruit of the Gods, has been consumed for 5000 years and is linked to many myths and legends. Precisely for this reason, we advise you to make your aperitif legendary by indulging in this fantastic ingredient.
Among the many recipes with pomegranate in fact endless ideas of appetisers and here are some of them.Cheese and pomegranate board girelle with bacon, avocado and pomegranate,mussels au gratin and pomegranate Russian salad and pomegranate,Venus rice with salmon and pomegranate.
Salads with Pomegranate
Rich in nutritious properties, the pomegranate gives great benefits to the body. It is one of the most versatile fruits in the kitchen and enhances dishes, especially salads!
If you love fish, we recommend the recipe for the tasty Seafood salad and pomegranate. Prepare by combining octopus, prawns, squid, mussels, clams, carrots and celery with pomegranate seeds, parsley, oil, lemon, salt and pepper. It does not matter if you want to use more or less ingredients. What counts in the end will be the freshness of the dish and the unique touch brought by the pomegranate!
Another healthy recipe with pomegranate excellent for dieters who do not want to miss out on great flavours and important nutrients, is the Vegetable, chicken and pomegranate salad. Cook the chicken strips in a pan with oil and salt. Combine them in a bowl with your favourite lettuce, spinach, cherry tomatoes, peppers, carrots and pomegranate seeds. The dish will be very colourful and can be modified to suit your taste!
First courses with Pomegranate
Leave your diners stunned by serving them an excellent and above all scenic Risotto with pomegranate, bacon and walnuts. To prepare it, all you have to do is cook the rice in water and 100% Pomegranate Juice simple, isn't it? This will give the risotto a unique colour and inviting aroma, which together with the salty flavour and crispy texture of the bacon will create an unforgettable combination. To give your dish an extra touch, serve it by scattering some pomegranate seeds on top of the rice.
Why not also try cooking a nice plate of Pasta with courgettes, prawns and pomegranate? Choose your favourite type of pasta. Once cooked al dente, stir it into the pan in which you sautéed the prawns with the courgette and a clove of garlic. Serve your dishes by adding lots of pomegranate seeds to balance the sweet taste. You just have to try these recipes with pomegranate to believe!
Main courses with Pomegranate
An excellent combination to make in the kitchen is that between the red or white meat and pomegranate seeds which not only play an aesthetic role, but also make the dish more moist and appetising. We therefore recommend that you try accompanying the fruit of the gods with steaks or grilled chicken and turkey.
Another winning combination to mark among your recipes with pomegranate is that between the Pomegranate and fish. You can cook the swordfish carpaccio by marinating it with our 100% Pomegranate Juice which will also act as a colouring agent. Or you can serve some colourful Grilled prawns with pomegranate guacamole. To prepare this sauce you have to mash some avocados in a bowl with some pomegranate seeds, 1/2 onion and a finely chopped tomato. Then season it with oil, lime juice, chilli and salt to your taste.
Sweets with Pomegranate
Among the recipes with pomegranate sweets are certainly not to be missed! For this reason, we recommend you try garnishing the Cheesecake with Pomegranate. Instead of the classic berries and also do it with tarts your ice cream favourite or the fruit salad.
If you want to enjoy the benefits and properties of the pomegranate all year round, we recommend a tasty Pomegranate jam and apples. Great to spread on a slice of toast, for a breakfast of champions!
To prepare it, you need 1 litre of 100% Pomegranate Juice, 500 g sugar, two green apples and a lemon. Cook the pomegranate juice with the chopped apples, strictly with the peel, zest and juice of the lemon and sugar over medium heat.
Stir the mixture often with a wooden spoon to prevent it from burning on the bottom. After an hour and a half of cooking, whisk the mixture with an immersion whisk, then leave it to simmer for another 30 minutes.
Once it is ready, pour it into glass jars and you are ready for your binge! Or, treat yourself to a healthy snack of pomegranate juice and White Yoghurt with Pomegranate Grains.
Pomegranate Cocktail
If you want to satisfy your palate with a nice drinks inimitable flavour, you should try Pomegranate Spritz. To prepare it, we mix ⅔ of traditional Spumante or Prosecco with ⅓ of Paesano Pomegranate Liqueur. Add ice and, for non-alcoholic lovers, just use 100% pure juice!
You will be enchanted by the aroma and deep red colour of pomegranate drinks. A real taste explosion on summer days and during parties and aperitifs! Find more interesting drink ideas with the Pomegranate Liqueur on our cocktails.
The pomegranate, a precious fruit with a thousand beneficial properties, has been consumed for thousands of years and brings with it stories of good fortune and prosperity. From tasty appetisers for your aperitifs, appetising first courses to impress your guests, curious main courses of meat and fish to desserts and cocktails, the pomegranate can be used almost anywhere to enrich your dishes and colour them with its unmistakable shade of red.
So, give your imagination free rein in the kitchen and experiment with new tasty recipes with pomegranate!
