Skip to content

Top Navigation

Cooking Light Cooking Light
  • Recipes
  • Cooking 101
  • Eating Smart
  • Healthy Living
  • News

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Email Preferences

Manage Your Subscription

  • All Access Subscribers
  • Magazine Subscribers
  • Cooking Light Diet Subscribers
Login
Logout
SUBSCRIBE
Pin FB

Explore Cooking Light

Cooking Light Cooking Light
  • Explore

    Explore

    • 31-Day Healthy Meal Plan

      Our 31-day calendar of meals and tips shows you how to cook more and love it with fun, family-friendly meals that come together quickly and deliciously. Read More
    • Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

      Hundreds of delicious recipes, paired with simple sides, that can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Read More
    • Our Favorite Healthy Air Fryer Recipes

      Who ever said that chicken wings, doughnuts, and pizza couldn't be healthy? Read More
  • Recipes

    Recipes

    See All Recipes
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • Recipe Makeovers
    • Quick & Healthy
    • Diabetic
    • Gluten-Free
    • Vegetarian
    • Cooking Light Live
  • Cooking 101

    Cooking 101

    See All Cooking 101
    • Essential Ingredients
    • Cooking Techniques
    • Meet the Chef
    • Cooking Resources
    • Budget Friendly
    • Smart Choices
  • Eating Smart
  • Healthy Living

    Healthy Living

    See All Healthy Living
    • Weight-Loss
    • Health
    • Fitness
    • Home
    • Travel
    • Nutrition 101
  • News

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Email Preferences

Manage Your Subscription

  • All Access Subscribers
  • Magazine Subscribers
  • Cooking Light Diet Subscribers
Login
Logout
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Home
  2. Recipes
  3. Best Pomegranate Recipes

Best Pomegranate Recipes

December 06, 2016
Skip gallery slides
Pin
Credit: Photo: Karry Hosford
A jewel among winter fruits, the pomegranate's distinct citrus flavor and bright red color makes these salsas, sauces, and jams absolutely shine. The window for fresh pomegranates is small, so take advantage and enjoy these juicy gems while you can. Removing the pomegranate seeds, also known as arils, from the fruit can be messy, so we suggest buying small containers of the seeds. Of course, if you have the time to harvest the seeds from the membrane, go for it. It's quite fun. Sprinkle seeds on salads, yogurt, oatmeal, or use them in any of these delicious pomegranate recipes.
Start Slideshow

1 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Power to the Pomegranate

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry
View Recipe: Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce

While the chillier weather may steal away some favorite summer fruits and veggies, it also delivers a brilliantly-colored array of produce. Fresh pomegranates are in season from September to January, packing a full load of nutrients and health benefits. Try them out in some of our favorite pomegranate recipes.

Our Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce is a rich and elegant 5-star recipe that will impress any dinner guest. Pomegranate seeds make a pretty garnish (if you want to save time, look for convenient, ready-to-eat seeds in the produce section). Serve with roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

1 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate Paloma

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree
View Recipe: Pomegranate Paloma

Classic palomas call for grapefruit soda. Here, we use fresh grapefruit juice for a fruit-flavored beverage with less sugar and more vitamin C. Pomegranate juice boosts fruity flavor and packs a punch of heart-healthy polyphenols.

2 of 30

3 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Pine Nuts

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey
View Recipe: Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Pine Nuts

To really jazz up your healthy holiday spread, bring a whole roasted cauliflower to the table, and then "carve" and dress it with a light vinaigrette, pomegranate arils, pine nuts, and parsley. Pomegranate adds a refreshing dose of natural sweetness for minimal added sugar.

3 of 30

Advertisement

4 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate-Orange Tart with Pistachio Shortbread Crust

Credit: Photo: Christopher Testani
View Recipe: Pomegranate-Orange Tart with Pistachio Shortbread Crust

A handful of blueberries boosts the color of the filling and deliver irresistible sweetness.

4 of 30

5 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Curried Chicken Thighs with Pomegranate-Mint Sauce

Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez
View Recipe: Curried Chicken Thighs with Pomegranate-Mint Sauce

Talk about a company-worthy meal without much effort or a hefty price tag. Serve this easy and elegant entrée over a bed of couscous and with a side of the Steamed Broccoli with Garlic and Red Onion.

5 of 30

6 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate and Tahini

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey
View Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate and Tahini

Pomegranate seeds and tahini paste deliver delightful Mediterranean flavors in this quick winter side. Bonus: each serving, about a half cup only contains 152 calories.

6 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Spiralized Butternut Squash Toast with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds

Credit: Photo: Rachel Johnson
View Recipe: Spiralized Butternut Squash Toast with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds

Toasted bread is a great vehicle to get veggies and protein-packed ingredients, from avocado to almond butter, into your diet. Spiralizing butternut squash makes it easy to top toast, and paired with creamy goat cheese and fresh pomegranate seeds, it makes for a supreme salty-sweet combination. Feel free to substitute whole grain bread or sprouted breads for another option.

7 of 30

8 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate and Pear Jam

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry
View Recipe: Pomegranate and Pear Jam

Be sure to make extra batches to give as gifts to your friends.

8 of 30

9 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad

Credit: Photo: José Picayo
View Recipe: Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad

This bright, fresh salad of winter greens and sweet-tangy citrus is studded with red pomegranate arils: It's a dramatic, holiday-worthy plate and a welcome course for vegetarians.

9 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pear and Pomegranate Bellini

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey
View Recipe: Pear and Pomegranate Bellini

Raise your glass to good friends and family while knocking back this fruity holiday cocktail.

10 of 30

11 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate-Orange Salsa

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry
View Recipe: Pomegranate-Orange Salsa

This beautiful citrus salad is an excellent complement to chicken or white, flaky fish. You can also serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips.

11 of 30

12 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Kale and Pomegranate Salad

Credit: Photo: Christopher Testani
View Recipe: Kale and Pomegranate Salad

Balancing hearty bites of kale and sweet notes of pomegranate, this salad is a flavorful, seasonal way to kick off a holiday meal. Packed with vitamins, and nutrients, kale and pomegranates are both superfoods that make for a wholesome, healthy salad. This starter is colorful and crowd-approved, making it the obvious option for your next hosting gig.

12 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Roast Lamb with Pomegranate Sauce

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry
View Recipe: Roast Lamb with Pomegranate Sauce

Although it's budget-friendly, this dish is elegant enough for company. Serve with steamed fresh green beans.

13 of 30

14 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate-Farro Breakfast Salad with Honey Ricotta

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey
View Recipe: Pomegranate-Farro Breakfast Salad with Honey Ricotta

Farro, an ancient whole grain similar to quinoa, packs a hearty crunch in this simple breakfast salad. Honey adds a bright, sweetness to play wonderfully with the creamy ricotta cheese. For a tangier citrus flavor, go with lemon; for more floral, sweet notes, try tangerine. To keep prep simple, use purchased pomegranate arils from the produce section, or pre-prep a fresh pomegranate the night before.

14 of 30

15 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
View Recipe: Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

The fruit's polyphenols, a class of antioxidants, likely help your heart. They contribute to the vibrant flavor, too.

15 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Roasted Eggplant With Pomegranate, Pickled Chiles, and Pecans

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry
View Recipe: Roasted Eggplant With Pomegranate, Pickled Chiles, and Pecans

Eggplant is a staple in the Middle East, and they sure do know how to cook it. It's stellar: smoky and light and not at all bitter. The trick is to cook it whole over a gas stovetop burner or on a hot grill. The outside gets all charred as the inside steams, gathering a nice smoky overtone and becoming perfectly cooked. Toasted pecans and pickled jalapeños infuse some Southern accents into the traditional dish. If you can't find pomegranate arils (they come already "shucked" in the produce section), just omit them, or drizzle on a wee bit of pomegranate molasses.

16 of 30

17 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Chicken With Turnips and Pomegranate Sauce

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Chicken With Turnips and Pomegranate Sauce

This comforting, winter dish makes use of delicious pomegranate in two ways: The juice goes into the sauce and the arils, or seeds, go atop the chicken for an elegant touch. One taste, and you know exactly what season it is. The roasted chicken, earthy rice, and peppery turnips are classic comforts, but it's the fruity pomegranate sauce that makes the dish sing. Family friendly and crazy easy to make, this is a chicken dinner you're going to want to add to your weekly rotation.

17 of 30

18 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate Gin Sling

Credit: Photo: Jonny Valiant
View Recipe: Pomegranate Gin Sling

A classic gin sling is dressed for festive parties when made with seasonal pomegranate juice and decorated with crimson pomegranate fruit. Both simple syrup and agave syrup are widely available at liquor stores. To make your own simple syrup, boil 2 parts sugar to 1 part water, stirring just until sugar dissolves; reduce until thickened. Cool before using.

18 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
View Recipe: Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie

Antioxidants found in both blueberries and pomegranates can help your body fight aging, cancer, and heart disease.

19 of 30

20 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Moroccan Roasted Pomegranate Chicken

Credit: Photo: John Autry
View Recipe: Moroccan Roasted Pomegranate Chicken

The most common variety of pomegranate is called Wonderful—and that's only fitting. Experience the true magic of these crunchy-tart jewels when paired with a delicious roasted chicken.

 

20 of 30

21 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pork Medallions with Pomegranate-Cherry Sauce

Credit: Photo: Ellen Silverman
View Recipe: Pork Medallions with Pomegranate-Cherry Sauce

Red wine, pomegranate, cherries, and balsamic give a rich, sweet, seasonal tang to the comforting flavor of pan-seared pork.

21 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

22 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate Fizz

Credit: Photo: Charles Masters
View Recipe: Pomegranate Fizz

With only three ingredients plus an optional lime garnish, this sophisticated-looking drink is as simple as they come.

22 of 30

23 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Acorn Squash with Pomegranate and Kale Tabbouleh

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey
View Recipe: Acorn Squash with Pomegranate and Kale Tabbouleh

This is a fun dish to "carve" at the table, as each person gets one wedge to enjoy as a side dish. For an entrée take, give each person half a squash.

23 of 30

24 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Garlicky Turnip Fries With Pomegranate Ketchup

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Garlicky Turnip Fries With Pomegranate Ketchup

It's turnip time! Take advantage of peak season, and serve up this delicious app.

24 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

25 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Winter Jeweled Fruit Salad

Credit: Photo: Jonny Valiant
View Recipe: Winter Jeweled Fruit Salad

In Mexico, copas de frutas (fruit cups) are popular street food. They typically consist of fresh fruit sprinkled with lime juice and chili powder and are the inspiration for this jewel-colored fruit salad. Jicama (pronounced HEE-kah-mah), also known as a Mexican potato or turnip, tastes like a cross between an apple and a potato and adds crunch to the salad.

25 of 30

26 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Warm Spiced Cran-Pom Toddies

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
View Recipe: Warm Spiced Cran-Pom Toddies

For a nonalcoholic version, simply omit the rum; to make it sweeter, replace the rum with apple juice.

26 of 30

27 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Fennel-Rubbed Pork with Shallot-Pomegranate Reduction

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Fennel-Rubbed Pork with Shallot-Pomegranate Reduction

This simple quick-to-fix meal will fit your hectic work schedule or busy home life. Serve with walnut couscous.

27 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

28 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate-Rosemary Royale

Credit: Photo: Ellen Silverman
View Recipe: Pomegranate-Rosemary Royale

This simple twist on the traditional kir royale blends tart-sweet pomegranate juice with subtle herbal notes from a rosemary-infused syrup. Float rosemary leaves on the drinks for a pretty garnish.

28 of 30

29 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce

This vibrant dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes. Serve the pork with our Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes. To make the potatoes, prepare 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes according to package directions. Stir in 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon butter and ½ teaspoon minced fresh chives.

29 of 30

30 of 30

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pomegranate Cocktail

Credit: Photo: Karry Hosford
View Recipe: Pomegranate Cocktail

Blood orange and pomegranate collaborate into a fashionably refreshing cocktail. Garnish with a lime twist, if desired.

30 of 30

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 30 Power to the Pomegranate
    2 of 30 Pomegranate Paloma
    3 of 30 Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Pomegranate and Pine Nuts
    4 of 30 Pomegranate-Orange Tart with Pistachio Shortbread Crust
    5 of 30 Curried Chicken Thighs with Pomegranate-Mint Sauce
    6 of 30 Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate and Tahini
    7 of 30 Spiralized Butternut Squash Toast with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds
    8 of 30 Pomegranate and Pear Jam
    9 of 30 Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad
    10 of 30 Pear and Pomegranate Bellini
    11 of 30 Pomegranate-Orange Salsa
    12 of 30 Kale and Pomegranate Salad
    13 of 30 Roast Lamb with Pomegranate Sauce
    14 of 30 Pomegranate-Farro Breakfast Salad with Honey Ricotta
    15 of 30 Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail
    16 of 30 Roasted Eggplant With Pomegranate, Pickled Chiles, and Pecans
    17 of 30 Chicken With Turnips and Pomegranate Sauce
    18 of 30 Pomegranate Gin Sling
    19 of 30 Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie
    20 of 30 Moroccan Roasted Pomegranate Chicken
    21 of 30 Pork Medallions with Pomegranate-Cherry Sauce
    22 of 30 Pomegranate Fizz
    23 of 30 Acorn Squash with Pomegranate and Kale Tabbouleh
    24 of 30 Garlicky Turnip Fries With Pomegranate Ketchup
    25 of 30 Winter Jeweled Fruit Salad
    26 of 30 Warm Spiced Cran-Pom Toddies
    27 of 30 Fennel-Rubbed Pork with Shallot-Pomegranate Reduction
    28 of 30 Pomegranate-Rosemary Royale
    29 of 30 Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce
    30 of 30 Pomegranate Cocktail

    Share & More

    Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
    Cooking Light

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • Customer Service this link opens in a new tab
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    MeredithCooking Light is part of the Allrecipes Food Group. © Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Cooking Light may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Cooking Light. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.cookinglight.com

    View image

    Best Pomegranate Recipes
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.