The Colour of Love: 3 Pomegranate Recipes

The Colour of Love: 3 Pomegranate Recipes

The deep hue of the pomegranate calls for a romantic date, and we bring you the perfect pomegranate recipes for dinner á Deux.

 

1. Pomegranate-Orange Mocktail

The Colour of Love: 3 Pomegranate Recipes
Pomegranate Recipes: Pomegranate-Orange Mocktail

Ingredients:

30 ml club sods

15 ml fresh lime juice

30 ml orange juice

60 ml pomegranate juice

Ice cubes, to serve

Pomegranate arils, to garnish

Rosemary sprig, to garnish

 

Method: 

  1. Fill a tall glass halfway with ice cubes.
  2. Add the lime juices and pomegranate juice. Mix well.
  3. Pour in the soda and garnish with the pomegranate arils and rosemary sprigs.
  4. Serve immediately.

 

2. Pomegranate-Brie Crostini

Pomegranate-Brie Crostini
Pomegranate Recipes: Pomegranate-Brie Crostini

Ingredients:

½ cup pomegranate seeds

250 g brie, cut into 20 slices

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ cup honey

Olive oil spray

20 slices of baguette

 

Method:

  1. Rub the baguette slices with olive oil and toast lightly.
  2. Warm the salt, pepper and honey in a small pan.
  3. Place a slice of brie on each baguette slice, drizzle with the honey mixture and top with pomegranate seeds.

 

3. Pomegranate-Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients:

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

½ cup pumpkin seeds, 

1 cup pomegranate arils

Pepper powder, to taste

Salt, to taste

3 tsp olive oil

4 cups sweet potato cubes

Basil leaves, to garnish

 

Method:

  1. Place the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, pepper and salt. Toss to coat. Roast in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  2. Remove the oven. Place in a bowl with the feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, and pomegranate arils. 
  3. Whisk the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle over the salad and toss. Serve garnished with basil leaves.