These pomegranate recipes are the best way to enjoy this juicy, wintertime superfood. The pretty jewel-toned seeds add an elegant touch.
16 Pomegranate Recipes You Need ASAP
Updated on Apr. 20, 2023
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Orange-Glazed Chicken & Chorizo Meatballs
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These tasty southwestern meatballs warm up a buffet. I add pomegranate seeds, jalapeno pepper jelly and cilantro to make everything pop with color. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 meatball: 71 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called orange blossom water), which perks up the orange segments. But orange juice adds a nice zip, too! —Carol Richardson Marty, Lynwood, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 62 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.
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Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas
Total Time
5 min
Servings
12 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this beverage to serve at holiday celebrations for a festive twist on the traditional margarita. It's light and refreshing, and looks beautiful with sugar crystals on glass rims. —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Orange Pomegranate Salmon
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A colorful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is beautiful. What will no one guess? How easy it is to cook. I serve this with roasted baby potatoes and asparagus for a showstopping meal that is wonderful for special occasions. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked salmon: 307 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit.
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Pomegranate Persimmon Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To bring some sunshine to the table, I toss up a bright salad of persimmons and pomegranate seeds, dressed with a puckery vinaigrette. —Linda Tambunan, Dublin, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 175 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
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Turkey and Apple Arugula Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This satisfying salad proves that turkey can be enjoyed outside of the holidays. Peppery salad greens, sweet grapes and rich walnuts combine to create a flavor sensation. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 354 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.
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Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine with lamb. This tastes delicious served over couscous, polenta or cauliflower mashed with feta cheese. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 lamb shank with 1 cup shallot mixture: 438 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
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Pomegranate-Hazelnut Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I converted many people to Brussels sprouts with this recipe, and it has since become my most requested dish. The richness of the hazelnuts and the sweetness of pomegranate and orange elevate the sprouts to a new level. —Melanie Stevenson, Reading, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 248 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Chocolate Pomegranate Candies
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 1/2 pound
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe pairs white and dark chocolate with whole, natural ingredients for an unbelievably delicious treat! These candies are perfect to give as a gift for Christmas. —Kelly Zdrowak, Orchard Park, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce: 155 calories, 9g fat (7g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chutney
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want to show family and friends some culinary love, I roast a tenderloin and serve it with a sweet-tart pomegranate and apple chutney. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked meat with 1/4 cup chutney: 381 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein.
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Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Green beans are a popular vegetable in our house. They get a nice zing from this slightly tangy glaze featuring fruit juices, vinegar, maple syrup and seasonings.—Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 134 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 44 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Wendy's Apple Pomegranate Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandparents grew pomegranates, pecans and walnuts and would send us some each year. Some of my best memories are the days I used to spend with my grandmother learning how to cook with her. Whenever I make this, it's like having lunch with my grandmother again. —Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 165 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Jeweled Endive Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Every Christmas, friends have a huge potluck party. I wanted to bring something unique, so I topped off endive and watercress with jewel-toned pomegranate seeds. —Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 121 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Champagne Fruit Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Toast the happy couple at your next bridal shower with a fun and fruity drink! It’s the perfect refreshment on a hot day. —Kelly Tran, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 118 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Double-Nut Stuffed Figs
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We have a family member that has diabetes, so dessert can get tricky. These sweet, nutritious stuffed figs keep us all happy. —Bob Bailey, Columbus, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed fig: 98 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
