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Pomegranate Recipe

Pomegranate Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pomegranate (about 1 to cups arils) 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Learn how to open a pomegranate and extract the juicy arils with ease. Enjoy these sweet and tangy seeds as a snack, topping, or garnish for various dishes.


Ingredients

Scale

Pomegranate:

  • 1 whole pomegranate

Instructions

  1. Cut off the crown: Using a sharp knife, remove the crown of the pomegranate.
  2. Score the skin: Score the skin from top to bottom in quarters without cutting too deep into the seeds.
  3. Separate the sections: Gently pull the pomegranate apart into sections.
  4. Loosen the arils: Submerge the sections in water in a bowl and use your fingers to release the arils under water. Skim off the floating pith and drain the seeds.
  5. Enjoy: Pat dry the arils and use them as a snack, topping, or garnish.

Notes

  • Pomegranate arils are versatile and can be used in salads, yogurt, oatmeal, or desserts.
  • Store seeds in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Topping
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup arils
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg