On a whim the other day, I bought a package of fresh pomegranate seeds. When I say whim, what I really mean is that my four-year-old was absolutely dying to try them (yeah, I’ve got a neat kid) so I really didn’t have a choice but to bring them home. I figured we’d toss them into salads or sauces, or if push came to shove, we’d just eat them with a spoon — or our fingers — right out of the container.
Then, being me, I got to thinking … I’m sure there are other things to make with pomegranate seeds that will be delicious and a little more innovative. So my search began, and I found some very, very fun recipes.
We are shameless guacamole lovers in our house, so when I saw this recipe for guacamole with pear and pomegranate seeds, I knew I had just died and gone to Epicurious heaven. It’s pretty much guacamole, but instead of tomatoes and cilantro, it’s got pears, grapes and pomegranate seeds, which will provide some delightful crunch.
This one’s for you, Molly — it’s got barley! This recipe for barley and wild rice pilaf with pomegranate seeds is so easy, but adds a touch of class to your meal. Pine nuts, parsley and lemon zest round out the textures and flavors in this recipe.
Garbanzo salad with pomegranate seeds … now there’s a combination I never would have thought of. I’m a sucker for any type of chick pea salad, and this one is really traditional except for the addition of the pomegranate seeds. That luscious sweetness and moist crunch would be a great match!
There are about 9,467 recipes online for salads, soups and sauces using pomegranate seeds that are nothing to sneeze at … they all look amazing. The three that I highlighted above were winners for the most unique use of the pomegranate seeds.
Do you have a favorite pomegranate seed recipe? I know Bob recommends them covered in chocolate. How about you?
Clacked by Debbie McDuffee
on May 28, 2009 @ 13:30 EST5EDT
