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Sweet yet tart and bursting with vitamins and minerals, pomegranates have been enjoyed since ancient times, and have been firmly back on trend as a superfood and super ingredient for over a decade. Their jewel-like juicy seeds sprinkle magic into so many sweet and savoury recipes, from roasted meats, salads and dips to cakes, desserts and cocktails. Discover some delicious new pomegranate recipes here.
This super-healthy winter salad is bursting with flavour and goodness. There's Vitamin C from the red and white cabbage, red onion and red pepper, while the pomegranate seeds add bite (and a touch of sparkle!). Walnuts add an earthy crunch.
A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.
This fragrant salad is loaded with gorgeous Middle-Eastern flavours and is an inventive way of using up leftover roast chicken. On the table in just 20 minutes, it is the perfect fuss-free dinner for two
A rich marinade and mouthwateringly sticky glaze gives these tender chicken thighs their wow factor. Scattered with tart pomegranate jewels and fragrant coriander, they are a heavenly meal to rustle up midweek.
Enriched with ras el hanout, tart apricots and sweet honey, this vegetarian and dairy-free tagine is inspired by the aromatic flavours of Morocco
This gorgeous salad uses seasonal clementines tossed in a sweet dressing with some added crunch from nuts and pomegranates. Perfect for a festive starter or healthy, colourful lunch over the Christmas holidays.
If you’re not having turkey this year, try this showstopping sticky pomegranate-glazed roast beef for an alternative Christmas main. Classic roast beef is given a glossy pomegranate glaze for a sweet and tangy Middle Eastern spin.
This wreath-shaped vegan nut roast is as attractive as it is delicious, packed with squash, lentils, cashews and creamy tahini and flavoured with fresh herbs and smoky spices. The scattering of pomegranate seeds and herb sprigs provides a pretty finishing touch – everyone will want to try a slice.
Try this easy non-alcoholic punch for a pretty Christmas mocktail. With festive cranberry and pomegranate juices, this sparkling punch takes just 5 mins to mix together for an easy way to serve a party crowd.
Coat salmon with a sticky maple and ras el hanout glaze and serve on a bed of zesty couscous. This is a great alternative to a classic Christmas dinner.
A lovely vegetarian Middle Eastern inspired canapé made with aubergine, tahini and pomegranate seeds. Put together a platter of these for your next gathering and they’ll all be coming back for more.
These sweet potato rounds are perfect for a special occasion or as part of a festive feast. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead, so there’s no hassle on the day. The roasted sweet potato discs make a delicious base for a whipped feta topping, s
Kick off your Christmas feasting with these clever cheese bauble starters in three festive flavour combinations.
Add some extra veg to classic falafel with this easy broccoli falafel recipe. A super simple canapé, these fluffy baked falafel are simply blitzed together before being rolled into balls, baked and topped with a drizzle of houmous.
This bright and colourful houmous board is spiced with hot maple syrup. Serve with crunchy crudités for dipping at your next Christmas party.
Add some Middle Eastern-inspired finishing touches to readymade houmous and you have an attractive and delicious dip that will hold it own amongst homemade! Stir spices and olive oil through houmous, top with pomegranate seeds, oil and mint and serve at your festive gatherings – and beyond!
This impressive roasted cauliflower makes a delicious vegan main for Christmas or Boxing Day. Topped with tahini and pine nuts for Middle Eastern-inspired flavours and finished with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, serve this gorgeous dish alongside all the festive trimmings.
If you're looking for a simple Christmas starter to serve this year, try this colourful roasted squash salad. With roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach and a festive pomegranate dressing, this vegan and gluten-free starter can kick off your Christmas dinner for everyone.
Take your autumn salad to new heights with this colourful mix of fruit, cheese and nuts. Roasted pumpkin takes centre-stage with a zesty mustard dressing.
Take a shortcut and use an air-fryer to cook your aubergines and create this wonderfully creamy Levantine dip, baba ganoush. Serve with homemade warm flatbreads for an impressive starter or side at a dinner party – or for relaxed weekend feasting.
These roasted carrots are sure to be the star of the show at your Easter table. Gently spiced with cumin and topped with pomegranate seeds, this vibrant dish is a must-try this spring.
Bring the flavours of the Middle East to your midweek meal with this stunning chicken shawarma. The ideal meal for sharing, pile a platter full of warm flatbreads, miny-yogurt, crisp lettuce and cucumber and sumac-spiced chicken
Dina Macki's slow-cooked brisket is coated in a spiced walnut and pomegranate marinade and served with a fresh and zingy chermoula. Dina says: "In Oman, we slow-cook a lot. I'm also called the Pomegranate Queen, so I had to represent!"
This sunshine egg salad from Jamie Oliver is a recipe – suitable for a hearty lunch or light and bright dinner – that you should really add into your culinary repertoire
Here we have a variety of veg, roasted until soft and sweet, combined with wild rice, crunchy nuts, creamy feta and jewels of pomegranate
A tasty winter slaw to accompany a delicious cheese-topped chicken breast
Papayas, persimmons, pomegranate, physalis and lychees are the exotic fruits that make up this vibrant fruit salad. Paired with a zesty lime cream, it's a dish that'll transport you to the tropics with every bite.
Having lunch al fresco? Try this summery harissa and yogurt marinated lamb with pomegranate, mint and pistachio couscous salad. It's ready in minutes but for the best results, marinate the lamb overnight.
A smoked salmon blini with an unexpected citrus twist.
This deliciously wholesome fruit salad with juicy honeydew melon, tangerines and pomegranates is a simple healthy eating recipe, which takes just 10 minutes to make. Enjoy it as a light dessert or try some in the morning for a quick and healthy breakfast
Sweet and juicy pear slices, vibrant pomegranate seeds and flavoursome fennel, all brought together with a tasty citrus dressing. This dish makes for a perfect light lunch or side salad
Upgrade your sparkling wine with this gorgeous festive fizz twist. Clementines are a natural flavour match with the bubbles, while the pomegranate seeds add some nice crunch – plus a touch of even more class!
If you're looking to impress your guests with a Middle Eastern-inspired dish, look no further than Maqluba. Topped with juicy vine tomatoes and garnished with vibrant pomegranate seeds, this dish is as beautiful as it is flavourful.