pomegranate Recipes
14 delicious pomegranate recipes from around the world
Makanek
Lebanese lamb sausages - small spiced sausages fried with pomegranate molasses.
Fesenjan
Persian pomegranate walnut stew - chicken in rich, sweet-sour sauce of ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
Fesenjan
Persian pomegranate walnut stew - chicken in rich walnut and pomegranate sauce. Royal dish.
FesenjΔn
Persian pomegranate walnut stew - chicken in rich walnut pomegranate sauce. Festive classic.
Zeytoon Parvardeh
Persian marinated olives - olives with pomegranate and walnuts. Northern appetizer.
Fesenjan
Persian pomegranate walnut stew - chicken in rich dark sauce. Festive classic.
Ash-e Anar
Persian pomegranate soup - festive soup with pomegranate and meatballs.
Ash-e Anar (Pomegranate Soup)
A festive and flavorful Persian pomegranate soup, featuring tender meatballs and a vibrant ruby-red hue. This hearty soup is perfect for special occasions, especially during the Yalda festival.
Bademjan Shekam Por (Persian Stuffed Eggplant)
An elegant and flavorful Persian dish featuring tender eggplants stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb, toasted walnuts, and a tangy pomegranate sauce. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes.
Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate Walnut Stew)
A rich and deeply flavorful Persian stew featuring tender chicken simmered in a luxurious sauce made from ground walnuts and tangy pomegranate molasses. This dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and sour notes, making it a celebrated centerpiece for special occasions.
FesenjΔn (Persian Pomegranate Walnut Stew)
A rich and festive Persian stew featuring tender chicken simmered in a luxurious sauce made from ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses. This dish is a classic for special occasions, balancing sweet, sour, and savory flavors.
Makanek (Lebanese Spiced Lamb Sausages)
Authentic Lebanese makanek are small, intensely flavored lamb sausages, pan-fried to a perfect crisp and then coated in a sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses glaze. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch, making this a popular dish for breakfast or as part of a mezze spread.
Sfiha Baalbakieh (Baalbek Meat Pies)
Authentic Sfiha Baalbakieh, a regional specialty from Baalbek, Lebanon. These are open-faced meat pies characterized by their distinctive raised edges, filled with a savory mixture of ground lamb, tomatoes, onions, and tangy pomegranate molasses.
Zeytoon Parvardeh (Marinated Olives with Pomegranate and Walnuts)
A vibrant and flavorful Northern Iranian appetizer featuring briny green olives marinated with crunchy walnuts, tangy pomegranate molasses, aromatic garlic, and the unique spice of golpar. This dish is best prepared ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.