Even though I love pomegranates I rarely prepare anything with them. I had some left over from my Foodbuzz dinner that I needed to use before they went bad so I look around online for pomegranate recipes. What a surprise to find so many uses for this deliciuos fruit. Besides a great list of recipes I found a lot of information about pomegranates. I will put a post together dedicated only to them soon, but for now I leave you with what I decided to make with them, a very simple rice with pomegranates and almonds.
I really don’t have a recipe for this. What I did was very simple. I boiled 1 cup of rice in 2 cups of chicken stock. When it started boiling I reduced the heat to low, added salt and pepper, covered and let it simmer until the liquid was absorbed and the rice tender. I then added 2 TBSP of olive oil, 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds and 1/4 cup sliced almonds and served.
Like I said it was a very simple side dish and the flavors and textures melted deliciously. I will be trying some of the recipes I found online and will be posting them here.
Update: I am sending this recipe to the POM Wonderful and Foodie Blogroll contest. They are asking bloggers to submit an original recipe that includes pomegranate for a chance to become the POW Wonderful featured blogger and enjoy a $5,000 prize! Check them out and enter to win using this delicious fruit.
¡Buen provecho!
22 Replies
Mmm pretty! I can actually taste it from here.
What did you have as the main dish with this rice?
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 9:22 am
those little red jewels studding that rice look beautiful
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 10:23 am
looks pretty enough to…well, eat!
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 10:37 am
This looks great. My girlfriend has been obsessed over rice with crazins and orange zest, but I think this looks much better. Going to have to give it try here in the next couple days. Great stuff!
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 10:54 am
I’m always looking for simple ways to flavor rice. Thanks for this great idea!
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Couldn’t agree with you more on the cold weather and the baking thing. Making rice is up there too
I like my rice like I like my girls… nice to look at and eas…. simple. This rice fills both of these… awesome job
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Excellent choice to prepare something with the pomegranates Ben. PS I ahve something for you over at my blog. You can cherish it close to heart or pass it along as you wish…just know that you are appreciated:D
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
It looks amazing for such a simple dish! I have a pomegranate, so maybe I’ll try it in this.
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
That is very pretty and I can imagine very tasty too
Well done, Ben!
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Wow Ben. What a beautiful way to use up the extra pomegranate!
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
What a tasty and simple rice recipe! I’ve got it on my list
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
That looks so easy Ben! And the textures of this dish also ahve me won over!
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Ben, this is delicious. I love rice any way it’s prepared. But I had never run across making it with pomegranate. Thanks for the super recipe Chico!
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
What an incredible combination, Ben! Sounds divine.
Posted on November 19th, 2008 at 8:23 am
I made similar rice dish last week,I call it the Almond Saffron Pomegranate Pilaf,hope to post my recipe soon.Lovely presentation:)
Posted on November 19th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
This sounds like a great idea. I am having guests over for lunch today and I was planning to make rice as a side dish. I will make it this way now. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted on November 20th, 2008 at 12:17 am
wow… gorgeous… wondering about the taste though…
Posted on November 20th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Great innovation here Ben!
Posted on November 20th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
The pomegranate seeds make the rice nice and colourful.
Posted on November 21st, 2008 at 8:29 pm
this recipe looks great! i usually just make plain ol’ rice. this is a really nice way to dress it up!
Posted on December 3rd, 2008 at 11:34 am
I was looking for a last minute side dish to make with just a few ingredients tonight, and these I had! Thanks for the simple and delicious recipe!
Posted on December 7th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
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Posted on December 22nd, 2008 at 12:55 pm
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