5 wonderful uses for pomegranate in the kitchen
Pomegranate is a criminally underused fruit in our kitchens, but they’re so sweet and delicious that we just had to share these five great ways you can use them in your kitchen. You’re welcome, in advance.
Pomegranate salads
If you want to change up your favourite leafy green salad a little, simply cut a pomegranate in half, turn it upside down and bash the seeds right over the bowl. You’ll add a splash of colour and dozens of flavourful bursts to your salad.
Pomegranate and Olives
You wouldn’t think it, but an olive’s best friend is the pomegranate seed. They go together so well, you’ll wonder why you’ve been eating olives without them all your life. Next time cocktail hour comes around, serve some olives on a plate with pomegranate seeds to see what you think. Then you can experiment with adding the seeds to any dish with olives.
Pomegranate in drinks
Speaking of cocktail hour, it’s fun to try something a little different. So the next time you’re drinking champagne or sparkling cider, why not drop a few pomegranate seeds in?
Pomegranate and capsicum dip
This delicious dip is based on traditional Turkish muhammara. If you’re feeling adventurous, add 1-3 small red chillies to the recipe for extra spice.
Ingredients:
- 3 large red capsicum
- 1 pomegranate
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice