Recipe Roundup

Our 49 Best Pomegranate Recipes

These little gems can be used for so much more than just juice.

October 23, 2020

Torn potatoes with cilantro butter and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.

Maybe you're not sure how to cut a pomegranate to get the juicy seeds out. We promise, you can do it! And then you're going to need some pomegranate recipes. Below, you'll find a few great ideas for vibrant salads, gorgeous desserts, tangy glazed chicken, earthy braises, flavorful side dishes, and many more ways to cook with our favorite jewel-like fruit.

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Spiced Chicken with Spaghetti Squash, Pomegranate, and Pistachios
Here's one of our favorite pomegranate recipes: Fresh pomegranate seeds add a pop of sweet flavor to the spaghetti squash, making it the perfect side to this Persian-inspired chicken dinner.
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2/49
Roast Pumpkin With Dukkha and Pomegranate
There's nothing like a jar of dukkha—a mix of spiced, salted seeds—to add life to roasted winter squash (or any other roasted vegetable).
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3/49
Torn Potatoes of Many Colors With Chile-Lime Butter
If you're looking for Thanksgiving side dishes, you've found a winner. You'll roast the potatoes (a mix is great!), tear them into pieces, dot them with make-ahead chile-lime butter, and scatter pomegranate seeds all over. Of course, you don't need to save this recipe for Thanksgiving.
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4/49
Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs (Kufteh-Ye Pesteh-o Anar)
Nutty pistachios and sweet-tart pomegranate seeds add their signature flavors to these turkey meatballs. Serve them with flatbread and plenty of fresh herbs.
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5/49
Spiced Pavlova With Pumpkin Mousse
Pumpkin mousse, whipped cream, and pretty pomegranate syrup give this elegant spin on pumpkin pie a jewel-like presentation that's both stunning and delicious.
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6/49
Shirley Tonic
A holiday-spiced grenadine syrup, club soda, and a lemon twist makes a grown-up Shirley Temple that everyone can enjoy.
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7/49
Sheet-Pan Curry Pork Chops and Sweet Potatoes
Spiced pork chops and halved sweet potatoes roast in the same pan, then get topped with yogurt sauce, radishes, and pomegranate seeds to add a fresh, tart contrast to the meat and carbs.
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Photo by Alex Lau
8/49
Seared Radicchio and Roasted Beets
This dish wins on color alone. Sweet beets pair perfectly with bitter radicchio. Here, we roast the beets until they're charred, then partner them with seared radicchio wedges and tangy pomegranate.
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Sticky Grilled Chicken
Molasses, pomegranate juice, and apricot jam lend a deliciously sweet-tart, barbecue sauce–like glaze to this grilling staple.
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10/49
Smoky Eggplant Dip (Eggplant Moutabal)
In this recipe, smoky coal-cooked eggplants blend with nutty tahini and lemon juice, then get topped with pomegranate and black sesame seeds.
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11/49
Wheat Berry Bowl with Merguez and Pomegranate
If you've got a batch of cooked grains in your fridge, you're already halfway to tonight's dinner. If you don't have wheat berries, any grain will work. No merguez? Use sweet Italian pork or chicken sausages instead. The pomegranate seeds add a pop of flavor.
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12/49
Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Pomegranate Molasses
Golden raisins are the secret weapon in this simple salad: They get soaked in apple cider vinegar, which transforms them into plump, punchy balloons. A drizzle of pomegranate molasses adds a sweet-and-tangy flavor.
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13/49
Pomegranate Prosecco Punch
You could just pour a glass of sparkling Prosecco, but we implore you to turn it into a celebratory punch with fruity, tart pomegranate juice and citrus. It's an ideal Thanksgiving cocktail—and the right move to bid 2020 goodbye.
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Muhammara
This vibrant dip of toasted walnuts and roasted red peppers pairs perfectly with fresh pita. Want to learn how to make pita at home? We've got you covered.
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