Be careful to use the pomegranate in cooking: this is the reason

Today we are going to talk about the very tasty pomegranate: a fruit particularly rich in active principles whose predominant substances are vitamins of groups B, C, E, K and J, combined with mineral salts, proteins and water. Although at a lower concentration, pomegranate also contains fat and carbohydrates. When it comes to calorie intake, pomegranate contains very few calories. Just think that in 100 grams of product there are about 80 Kcal and for this reason the consumption of this fruit is also very suitable for anyone who wants to follow a low-calorie diet.

But let’s see how the pomegranate can be eaten. It is a fruit with a fairly robust consistency, which is characterized by a hard and leathery skin, but which has internal seeds, called arils, of a beautiful bright red and with a very sweet and sweet flavor. It is undoubtedly a complete and healthy food, but many consumers really avoid it to avoid the boring, complicated and impossible operation: the extraction of the seeds.

The pomegranate, in the kitchen, is much more versatile than we think: let’s see together how it can be used. This autumn fruit, so sour and sweet at the right time, thanks to its versatility in addition, has carved out a truly enviable place in the ranking of superfoods, but it is often consumed only in the form of juice. Are you curious to know how to “exploit” its grains to give a touch of color and fantasy to your recipes?

Pomegranate risotto: Let’s start right away with a very special combination, that of pomegranate with risotto that combines the notes of early autumn with the beautiful freshness of the summer that has just passed. It is a fruit that goes very well with certain shellfish, such as langoustines, prawns but also with lobster and which goes very well with leeks.

Salmon tartare: We continue to talk about fish with the preparation of a fresh and delicious second course or the smoked salmon tartare with pomegranate and lime juice. In this tasty dish, the Nordic soul and a very pleasant exotic and aromatic note coexist happily.

Pomegranate Cheesecake: We know the classic toppings with chocolate, strawberries, berries, even coffee, but surely you’ve never made pomegranate cheesecake, right? Here is the light version, which consists of replacing half a cheese spread with fresh ricotta, and we assure you that it will be a taste surprise that will leave everyone speechless.