Pomegranate Seeds
Fresh, jewel-like pomegranate seeds are a vibrant, healthy snack or topping. This recipe shows you how to easily remove the seeds from the fruit, ready to enjoy on their own or sprinkled over salads, yogurt, or desserts.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 234
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 whole pomegranate
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1 pomegranate in half crosswise. Hold one half cut-side down over a bowl, and tap the skin firmly with a wooden spoon. The seeds will fall out, leaving the white pith behind.
- 2
Repeat with the other half. Pick out any bits of white pith that fall into the bowl.
- 3
Rinse the seeds in a colander under cold water and drain well.
- 4
Pat the seeds dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- 5
Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tools you’ll need
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
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