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Peak season: Fall and Winter
Recipe shown above: Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey with Roasted Fennel
High in fiber, vitamin C and potassium, pomegranates are also high in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that has been linked with reduced risk of heart disease and some cancers.
Beneath the tough, leathery skin of a pomegranate, you will find hundreds of edible seeds encased in sweet, juicy pulp. Native to the region from Iran to northern India, pomegrantes have been appreciated from Biblical times, when Moses promised his followers that they would find the fruit in the Promised Land, to the 18th century, when Spanish sailors introduced it to the southern United States.
Healthy Pomegranate Recipes
- Barley & Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Seeds
- Campari, Grapefruit & Pomegranate Cocktail
- Chicken Tagine with Pomegranates
- Endive & Pomegranate Salad
- Endive & Watercress Salad
- Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey with Roasted Fennel
- Pomegranate Cosmos
- Pomegranate Poached Pears
- Pork Roast with Walnut-Pomegranate Filling
- Winter Fruit Salad
What you get
High in fiber, vitamin C and potassium, pomegranates are also high in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that has been linked with reduced risk of heart disease and some cancers.
Tips
- Shopping Tips
- Look for pomegranates that feel heavy for their size, indicating particularly juicy fruit.
- Pomegranates are picked ripe, so the fruit is ready to enjoy when you buy it.
- Pomegranates should have soft, leathery skin that gives slightly when pressed; avoid fruit with shriveled skin.
- Storage Tips
- Store pomegranates at room temperature for up to 3 weeks or refrigerate for up to 2 months.
- Pomegranate seeds and juice can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Fun Fact
The pomegranate has made numerous appearances in religious literature and some scholars believe that the pomegranate was the original “forbidden fruit.”
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