20 Best Pomegranate Recipes for a Pop of Color and Flavor
They're like little jewels of the fruit world.
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It might be the start of the holiday season, but it's also pomegranate season! Between September and January, you'll find those sweet, ruby red winter fruits that are full of seeds. Whether you sprinkle them onto a fall salad or make a festive Christmas cocktail with pomegranate juice, there are tons of ways to add a pop of color and zing thanks to these pomegranate recipes. But before you begin, you'll want to be sure you're looking for the best pomegranates you can buy—they should be firm and heavy, so you know they're filled with plenty of juicy seeds (also called arils).
Then, it's time for deseeding a pomegranate: Start by slicing the pomegranate in half and hold the fruit seed-side down over a bowl. Now for the fun part—grab a wooden spoon and hit the back of the pomegranate until the seeds release. It's that easy! Of course, these days you might also find packaged pomegranate arils at the supermarket that are ready to eat.
No matter how you get your seeds, you can use them for these easy pomegranate recipes. Add a handful of pomegranate seeds to your next charcuterie board, fold them into a tangy pomegranate-cranberry sauce, or follow in Ree Drummond's footsteps and use them to jazz up a platter of Brussels sprouts. There are also tons of fall cocktails like the pomegranate margaritas and the three-ingredient pomegranate sparklers… and boy are they festive!
Sautéed Green Beans with Pomegranates
The red and green colors of this seasonal side dish make it perfect for brightening up your holiday table. Plus, there's plenty of fresh herbs, ginger, and shallots for added flavor.
Get Ree's Sautéed Green Beans with Pomegranates recipe.
Pomegranate Martini
You only need five minutes to shake up this impressive martini. Not only does the pomegranate juice add sweet-tart flavor, but it also gives the cocktail its ruby red color.
Get the Pomegranate Martini recipe.
Holiday Wild Rice Salad
A salad that's loaded with mix-ins is always fun to eat. This one has wild rice, pomegranate seeds, grapes, apple slices, and even crispy bacon. It's both sweet and savory!
Get the Holiday Wild Rice Salad recipe.
Christmas Morning Punch
Make a holiday drink for the whole family with this mocktail that uses pomegranate ice cubes. Simply fill your ice cube tray with pomegranate seeds and fresh rosemary, and pop them out frozen for a festive garnish.
Get the Christmas Morning Punch recipe.
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Seasonal fruits—like pomegranate, figs, and pears—add a touch of sweetness to this autumn charcuterie board. You can then fill up the rest of the board with meats, cheese, and fall-inspired dips.
Holiday Punch
This three-ingredient punch belongs at every Christmas cookie swap, get-together, and party. When it comes to the juice, you can use all cranberry, but we love switching it up by using half cranberry juice, half pomegranate juice.
Get Ree's Holiday Punch recipe.
Couscous Salad
This salad is chock full of bright, crunchy, fresh additions that make it so delicious. We're talking cherry tomatoes, cucumber, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds! Pair it with grilled chicken for a light, full-of-flavor meal.
Get the Couscous Salad recipe.
Pomegranate Margarita
Pomegranate seeds have a sweet-tart flavor that's similar to cranberries so they're perfect for a Thanksgiving or Christmas cocktail, like this pomegranate margarita.
Get the Pomegranate Margarita recipe.
Beautiful Brussels Sprouts
A drizzle of sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses truly transforms these roasted veggies into something magical. And a garnish of pomegranate seeds make it a holiday show-stopper!
Get Ree's Beautiful Brussels Sprouts recipe.
Pomegranate Sparklers
All you need is three ingredients and five minutes to make this light and fruity drink. It's worthy of a celebration!
Get Ree's Pomegranate Sparklers recipe.
Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce
This traditional holiday sauce has double the sweet-tart flavor thanks to the use of cranberries and pomegranate juice.
Get Ree's Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce recipe.
Yule Log
The yule long is an age-old tradition. You'll love the simplicity of this one: Rather than crafting meringue mushrooms and other adornments, pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs make for a beautiful presentation.
Get the Yule Log recipe.
Chicken and Veggie Fall Skillet
Simple chicken and veggies gets a fall upgrade with this skillet dinner. The chicken is seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, while the vegetables are garnished with pomegranate seeds for a sweet and spiced dinner.
Get Ree's Chicken and Veggie Fall Skillet recipe.
Red and Green Fruit Salad with Mint Syrup
Adding pomegranate seeds to a fruit salad is like a burst of confetti. It's colorful, crunchy, and so much fun to eat.
Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice
This mulled drink is spiced, sweet, and sure to warm you right up. It's an alcohol-free beverage that's perfect for the whole family.
Get Ree's Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice recipe.
Ultimate Winter Salad
There are so many special mix-ins in this loaded seasonal salad, including crumbled goat cheese and candied pecans. But the true gem is the pomegranate seeds on top!
Get the Ultimate Winter Salad recipe.
Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs
The braising liquid for this short rib recipe is made up of beef stock, soy soy, brown sugar, ginger, and pomegranate juice for a tangy finish. It's a cozy, comforting dish your family will love.
Get the Pomegranate Braised Short Ribs recipe at Grandbaby Cakes.
Red Velvet Pancakes with Pomegranate
This ruby-red breakfast will put a smile on anyone's face! Make it for Christmas, birthdays, Valentine's Day, or any Sunday morning.
Get the Red Velvet Pancakes with Pomegranate recipe at Orchids and Sweet Tea.
Pomegranate Orange Mimosa
Your next winter brunch needs this fruity, sparkling cocktail. The recipe makes one drink but it can easily be doubled or turned into a batch drink for a crowd.
Coconut Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup
Instead of your typical maple syrup, these tropical-inspired coconut waffles have a topping made from pomegranate seeds and pomegranate juice. It's sweet, tart, and utterly divine!
Get the Coconut Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup recipe at Foodie Crush.
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