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 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.
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.
Get the party started with this festive, fruity cocktail inspired by the classic negroni. Bitter-sweet flavours of vermouth, Campari and gin are garnished with pomegranate juice and twists of orange. Cheers!
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.
Dips make great party food especially at Christmas time and this musabaha, which is a deconstructed version of houmous, is something special! Topped with caramelised lemons and pine nuts for crunch, it's totally delicious with toasted pitta bread.
Tabbouleh is a wonderfully flavoursome and fragrant sharing dish for summer feasts, but is delicious enjoyed all year round. This autumnal twist features sweet Cox apples and earthy kale. Keep it in the fridge for a wholesome lunch or serve it as part of a get-together meal.
These roasted carrots are sure to be the star of the show at your Sunday roast. Gently spiced with cumin and topped with pomegranate seeds, this vibrant dish is a must-try all year round.
Turn your leftover Christmas turkey into these moreish shawarma wraps. It's ready in just 30 minutes and filled with a zesty slaw for a little freshness.
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 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.
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.
Add this hearty winter salad to your Sunday meal prep, ready to assemble for work-from-home lunches and speedy dinners, this recipe is a winner.
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.
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.
This easy blackberry fool recipe puts a new vegan twist on the classic English dessert. Layer up sweet blackberry pureé with creamy coconut yogurt for a pretty striped dessert, perfect for Christmas.
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!
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.
Kick off your Christmas feasting with these clever cheese bauble starters in three festive flavour combinations.
Chef Nargisse Benkabbou shares her delicious roasted cauliflower recipe with us, featuring layers of Moroccan-inspired flavour and texture that make it a star side for Nargisse's spiced chicken dish – see below for recipe. Presented on a layer of turmeric yogurt, it's a feast for the eyes too – so easy, so impressive!
Create a taste sensation with this fabulous salad, the pomegranate salsa infused with garlic and chilli perfectly complements the mild saltiness of the halloumi.
This stunning starter dish is the perfect appetiser this Christmas. Combining the fruity tastes of pomegranate and creamy ricotta and goat's cheese, friends and family will fall in love with this impressive, yet quick to make mousse recipe.
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
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.
Indian meets Italian for this tasty party nibble – made with naan bread, Bombay potatoes and Cheddar cheese these bitesize pizzas will disappear in no time
This bright and colourful houmous board is spiced with hot maple syrup. Serve with crunchy crudités for dipping at your next Christmas party.
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.
Want to cook a whole chicken on the BBQ? Spatchcocking it will help it cook quickly and evenly, keeping it tender but with delicious smoky charred skin. We’ve given it a Middle Eastern-style twist with spiced yogurt and pomegranate seeds.
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.
Harissa is a chilli and herb paste widely used in North Africa and Middle Eastern cuisines and here it gives a fiery kick to a pork leg joint
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
Dietitian Catherine Rabess's buddha bowl is inspired by the flavours of a shawarma, plus it's a source of fibre! The chicken is cooked in the air-fryer to keep it juicy, then topped onto mixed grains with houmous and avocado. It makes a great nutritious lunch or light dinner.
If you're looking for an extra-special steak dish, this chimichurri recipe delivers big on flavour without demanding hours in the kitchen. Tender and richly flavoured sirloin steaks are perfectly complemented by the herby chimichurri sauce and salty feta. Sprinkle over some juicy pomegranate seeds for a restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy at home.
If you're looking for a Christmas dinner with a difference, this festive spiced duck makes a wonderful alternative