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How to Cut a Pomegranate
This is the very best (quick and easy) way to Cut a Pomegranate in under 1 minute! It's so easy and much fresher than buying seeds from the grocery store.
Prep Time
1 min
Total Time
1 min
Servings: 4 servings (as a topping)
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Snacks , Others
Ingredients
- 1 pomegranate
- 6-8 cups cold water optional
Instructions
- Cut off the top (flower side) of the pomegranate, about 1/2 inch down the pomegranate, being careful not to go past the skin of the pomegranate. Wiggle off the top and set aside.
- Slice down the sides of the pomegranate following the veins inside to divide the pomegranate into segments, again being careful not to cut past the skin.
- Use your hands to loosen up the sections of the pomegranate to separate the sections along your cut lines.
- Place the pomegranate section in your hand over a large bowl (seeds-side-down) and hit the back firmly with a wooden spoon. The seeds pop right out! Repeat with the second half.
- To get rid of any white debris that might end up in your bowl, add cold water and it floats to the top where you can easily skim off the white pith, then drain well in a strainer and enjoy.
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Notes
- To Store Seeds: Once you remove the seeds from the skin, pat them dry with paper towels if you rinsed with water, and store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (as a topping)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.