Pomegranates are one of those fruits that I was initially intimidated by.  I had never eaten them growing up and I had no idea how to deal with getting the seeds out.  Well, I am so glad evenutally picked one up at the store a few years ago.  The arils (aka seeds) aren’t too hard to remove and are so tasty.  Right now, pomegranates are reasonably priced (I think they were 4/$5 at our grocery store this week) and really delicious!

Every time I cut into one I am amazed by all the jewels that were hidden in this not so attractive fruit.  I can only imagine how surprised someone was the first time they discovered pomegranates.  They are to be believed to date back to ancient times and some believe that the forbidden fruit might have been a pomengranate instead of an apple.

Pomengranates are deemed a superfood and have many health benefits.  Tons of antioxidants, Vitamin C, fiber, and potassium abound in these juicy morsels.

I find the best way to remove the arils is to take chunks and just pull off the seeds.  They usually fall out pretty easily.  I have also used the water trick.  This contains the messiness a little bit better.  Take chunks and pull off the arils under water.  The arils will sink and the white fiber will float to the top.

Whichever method you use, it doesn’t take too long before you have a bowl full of juicy tart arils.

Today I sprinkled them over yogurt along with walnuts and dark chocolate – I highly recommend this combination.  It was delicious!

 

Other recipe ideas:

-In a salad such as this mixed green and pecan salad or this citrus chicken recipe.  I also like to just eat them plain as a snack.