Has the thought of picking up a fresh pomegranate turned you off because you have no idea how to clean it for the juicy seeds? Or maybe you know the work it involves and would prefer to skip it altogether? I was of the later opinion and really, until the hubby brought a few home I didn't want the tedious task.
BUT I'm sharing with you an easier way to keep clean, less staining and splattering everything pink and enjoy the juicy rewards of this fabulous fruit full of antioxidants and good for you fiber!
Step 1: Slice the stem off and cut the fruit into 4 segments.
Step 2: Drop each segment into a bowl of cold water. Invert the skin and the seeds will extend out. Easily prick off the seeds and drop into the bowl. Remove as much of the interior skin as you pull off the seeds.
Step 3: If you feel like being meticulous you can go back through the seeds and snap off any white ends on the seeds.
Step 4: Make sure all the seeds are not still attached to the interior. Strain.
Step 5: Rinse once more in a bowl of cold water and remove the colorless pieces which have no taste.
Enjoy mixed in some yogurt, add to any salad for a natural sweetness and stay tuned tomorrow for a great recipe using these little luscious seeds!
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
pomlover
There is an easier method. Buy a deseeder. Less mess and a whole lot quicker. Got mine at http://www.pomegranatedeseeder.com but I'm sure you can find one locally (health food store?)
Have fun.
Kristine S
I'm kinda embarrassed to ask but do you discard the seeds when eating or just chew them up best you can and swallow? Is it a preference?
I've always discarded the seeds but the quinoa salad seems like it would be hard to do that?
Brenda
No don't be embarrassed at all, you can eat the seed just fine, it's delicious in the quinoa.
Vita @ Juicer Depot
This is the best way to clean a pomegranite. I tried it before and it works great.
Brenda
thank you!
Laurie
still a lotta work-but Oh! that salad looks luscious!
Brenda
thank you L!