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Quesadillas with Pomegranate and Avocado

December 21, 2012 by Jennifer Sikora

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You can basically stick anything between two flour tortillas and it will be a delicious snack, lunch, or dinner. I have tried everything from a BLT in a quesadilla, to pinapple and banana in a quesadilla.

Now I can say that I have tried Pom Pom Arils in my quesadilla. I found this yummy recipe on the POM website. It is full of flavor and healthy fats that your body needs.

Quesadillas with Pomegranate and Avocado (with Giveaway)

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup arils from POM Wonderful Pomegranates or 1/4 cup POM Fresh Arils
  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 2 oz. grated pepper jack cheese or Mexican queso fresco
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sliced fresh cilantro
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Prepare fresh pomegranate arils, if necessary.*
  • Spray nonstick cooking spray in a nonstick pan and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add tortilla to pan and sprinkle with cheese.
  • When cheese has melted some, place second tortilla on top.
  • Grill until the tortilla is golden brown, then flip it over.
  • Remove from heat when cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy on the outside.
  • Cut into eight pieces and sprinkle with arils and fresh cilantro.
  • Top with sliced avocado.

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119 Comments

  1. Sand says

    January 3, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    I use it in my chicken recipe.

    Reply
  2. jessica schueler says

    January 3, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    Never have, yet..

    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    January 3, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    We eat pom seeds often as a snack or put them as a garnish in alcoholic drinks. Yum!

    Reply
  4. Gianna says

    January 3, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    I’ve never used them in cooking. I just pick them apart for snacking on their own.

    Reply
  5. Michelle Gregory says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    I’ve never tried cooking with pomegranates before. It’s something I will have to try!

    Reply
  6. Ed Nemmers says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    We use them in muffins!

    Reply
  7. Beth C says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    i jsut eat them but i think they would be good in some sort of dessert

    Reply
  8. mary gardner says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    i have only used them in salads and chutneys so far.

    jagar0047 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  9. Aaron Bretveld says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    I’ve never actually cooked with them before, I usually just put the arils on a salad or yogurt.

    Reply
  10. Jblanton says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    never tried cooking with pomegranates before

    Reply
  11. Emily says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    I put them in a bowl….and eat them!

    Reply
  12. kay wolter says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    My 16 year old Son would eat them all in 2 days He would be extremely happy

    Reply
  13. purplelarkspur says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    I put them in salads all the time!

    Reply
  14. Michelle Tucker says

    January 3, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    I’d use them to make stuffed poblanos. We had some in a restaurant once and it was awesome.

    Reply
  15. susan smoaks says

    January 3, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    i haven’t ever used them before but it’s a great time to start because they are so healthy

    Reply
  16. valerie says

    January 3, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    love them on salads

    Reply
  17. ELIZABETH C. says

    January 3, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    I buy the fruit, take the seeds out & eat them OR….I drizzle some in my salad.

    Reply
  18. Cody Anderson says

    January 3, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    I use them in salads and smoothies.

    Reply
  19. kelley c says

    January 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    I have never had a pomegranate.

    kelleyc76(at)live(dot)com

    Reply
  20. Samantha says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    We love to just cut them open and eat them raw!! Messy but the kids love them!!

    Reply
  21. shaunie says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    I use the seeds in stuffing (turkey)

    Reply
  22. shanta spradlin says

    January 3, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I dont cook with the, we like to eat them plain.

    Reply
  23. Linda Lansford says

    January 3, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I don’t use pomegranates in my cooking

    Reply
  24. tina page says

    January 3, 2013 at 10:50 am

    i throw them in a salad

    Reply
  25. Denise S says

    January 3, 2013 at 9:08 am

    I’ve never used them, but I want to start.

    Reply
  26. Kathryn C says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:36 am

    wow, I never tried these straight as berries before- I have always bought the juice (which I love!) so I guess I would try them in muffins or in pancake mix first lol

    Reply
  27. Theresa Shafer says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:19 am

    I like in salads. For cooking I can see how it would be yummy with chicken.

    Reply
  28. Holly W says

    January 3, 2013 at 5:32 am

    5 stars
    I use them on pork chops & salads

    Reply
  29. jen gersch says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:53 am

    i use them with watercress and chickpeas

    Reply
  30. Melanie N. says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:15 am

    I haven’t tried them in my cooking, but I love to eat them fresh!

    Reply
  31. Renee G says

    January 3, 2013 at 1:08 am

    I’ve never used them in cooking, but I’d love to give it a try.

    Reply
  32. charlotte says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:42 am

    would love to try Pomegrante this year.

    Reply
  33. David says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:37 am

    5 stars
    We have not used pomegrante while cooking

    Reply
  34. Samantha says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:31 am

    4 stars
    In my chicken salad

    Reply
  35. Jessica Rolewicz says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:27 am

    I used to think pomegranate was too tart. Now, I’m obsessed! Pom and blueberry is my favorite juice combination!!

    Reply
  36. Tara A. says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:25 am

    I make muesli out of it.

    Reply
  37. renee walters says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:24 am

    I bake them into muffins. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway and happy New Year!

    Reply
  38. Brittney House says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I like them in my salad

    Reply
  39. Dora G says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:09 am

    i just love it

    Reply
  40. Julie Jones says

    January 2, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    I’ve never tried. I eat them out of their skin. So delicious. The juice is great too. I’ll definitely be checking out their recipes.

    Reply
  41. janice says

    January 2, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I use them in muffins.

    Reply
  42. Kyl Neusch says

    January 2, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    use it in my smoothies

    Reply
  43. Michelle S says

    January 2, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    I don’t “cook” with them but add them ice cream.

    Reply
  44. kellie says

    January 2, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    i like it in my smoothies

    Reply
  45. Christine says

    January 2, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    use them on salads

    Reply
  46. Charlene Shaver says

    January 2, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    I put them in salad 🙂

    Reply
  47. meredith says

    January 2, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    I use them in my morning yogurt/granola

    Reply
  48. Nicole D. says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I’ve mixed them with cranberry sauce and it was delicious!

    Reply
  49. Mary DeBorde says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    So far only in salads or right out of the container lol

    Reply
  50. Ttrockwood says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    I have never cooked them, but i often use in my juicer and ontop of yogurt

    Reply
  51. Kylie C says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    I’ve only used them in desserts like cheesecake bites before.

    Reply
  52. Samii Meyer says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    I’ve never used it in cooking – but I would like to try

    Reply
  53. Chandra says

    January 2, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    I do not use them in my cooking. I like eating them right out of the fruit.

    Reply
  54. Danielle Lima says

    January 2, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    I have not baked with them before, but I would love to try them in cookies

    Reply
  55. Tim says

    January 2, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    I have never tried these, but my wife likes to add raisins to casseroles and these would be a good substitute.

    Reply
  56. kathy pease says

    January 2, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    I have never used pomegranates in cooking

    Reply
  57. sheila k says

    January 2, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    4 stars
    I use them in salads or alone as a snack. They are helpful for people with diabetes to combat neuropathy.

    Reply
  58. Cori Westphal says

    January 2, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    I’ve honestly never even touched a pomegranate! I’d love to give them a try though!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  59. diane Baum says

    January 2, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Yum, I love just the seeds to eat or use with my baking

    Reply
  60. Jackie says

    January 2, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I love them as a healthy topping on ice cream for dessert!

    Reply
  61. Missy L says

    January 2, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I’d try them in muffins

    Reply
  62. Scott says

    January 2, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    I’ve never thought to cook with them or to add them to any dish. This looks good and I’m sure it will taste even better. Will try out tonight!!

    Reply
  63. Meaghan F. says

    January 2, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    I never have. I eat them by themselves or in yogurt.

    Reply
  64. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    January 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    I have not used them yet
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

    Reply
  65. My Baby Pajamas says

    January 2, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I will definitely try this recipe. My older son just loves to eat them by themselves.

    Reply
  66. Shelly Leatham says

    January 2, 2013 at 12:38 am

    I have never cooked with them, but I do add them to my yogurt or salad!

    Reply
  67. Karen Gonyea says

    January 1, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    I haven’t yet 🙁

    Reply
  68. lisa bolduc says

    January 1, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    i have never tried cooking with them.

    Reply
  69. Kaila says

    January 1, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    On a salad.

    Reply
  70. Kerrie Mayans says

    January 1, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    I like them in muffins

    Reply
  71. terri moore says

    January 1, 2013 at 8:16 am

    I have tried them in smoothies and would love to bake with them in chocolate!

    Reply
  72. Tamra H says

    December 31, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    I will eat them in salads, or mix them in during the holidays when making cranberry sauce.

    Reply
  73. Sarah S says

    December 31, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I use them in salads.

    Reply
  74. debbie says

    December 31, 2012 at 7:36 am

    With the juice I have made pommegranite molasses.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  75. Cynthia C says

    December 31, 2012 at 5:49 am

    I like to sprinkle them on my fruit salad.

    Reply
  76. pu ye says

    December 31, 2012 at 3:17 am

    i have never tried it, but would love to use it for salad

    Reply
  77. Shannon Baas says

    December 30, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Have never tried to use a pomegranate.

    Reply
  78. jo says

    December 30, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    I don’t cook with pomegranates – I like them straight up

    Reply
  79. Caitlin McClure says

    December 30, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Haven’t thought of cooking with them, want to try now

    Reply
  80. Giveaway Gal says

    December 30, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    I usually just eat them straight.

    Reply
  81. AMANDA D says

    December 30, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    I love them and eat them all the time…

    Reply
  82. rachel says

    December 30, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    We use them on salads!

    Reply
  83. Brittany says

    December 29, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    I have never cooked with them but would love to try.

    Reply
  84. Betty C says

    December 29, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I haven’t ever tried them in cooking. I just love to eat them right out of the skin.

    Reply
  85. nannypanpan says

    December 29, 2012 at 11:58 am

    i might try them on yogurt, but currently just eat them plain
    [email protected]

    Reply
  86. Staci A says

    December 28, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    I love adding them to salads.

    Reply
  87. tami bates says

    December 27, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    Never thought of them as anything but juice

    Reply
  88. Lori D. says

    December 27, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I bet these would be good in a salad.

    Reply
  89. Pamela says

    December 27, 2012 at 11:08 am

    4 stars
    I don’t think I’ve used them in cooking–although the juice can be reduced to make a nice sauce for chicken cutlets or pork. I love breaking apart a pomegranate and eating the arils directly.

    Reply
  90. Candace T says

    December 26, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I usually don’t use them to cook, but when I do, they go into sauces for chicken. Mostly, I like adding them to yogurt & granola or green salads.

    Reply
  91. Danielle K says

    December 26, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    I’ve never cooked with them, but I love to just eat them 🙂 This quesadilla sounds delicious though!

    Reply
  92. elaine w says

    December 26, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    I love poms with my chia puddings & use them in yummy baked goods, as well. This year i made a pom pear tart for Christmas eve dinner….. Sooo good! 🙂

    Reply
  93. JD Northwest says

    December 26, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Salads and jellies.

    Reply
  94. katklaw777 says

    December 26, 2012 at 5:35 am

    I like them sprinkles on my salad…yum!

    Reply
  95. Amanda Rauch says

    December 25, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Honestly, I have never used them in cooking. Just for eating when we buy a pomegranate at the store. Great idea tho!!

    Reply
  96. Amanda J. says

    December 24, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    I’ve only eaten them as snack, never in cooking. I’d give it a try.

    Reply
  97. June says

    December 24, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Will have to try these.

    Reply
  98. Jessica T says

    December 23, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    In salads . . .or just straight up! yum!

    Reply
  99. Wehaf says

    December 23, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I’ve never cooked with them (although I’ve used pomegranate juice in baked goods); I love to eat them plain.

    Reply
  100. Melissa P. says

    December 23, 2012 at 9:21 am

    5 stars
    I have never used them in my cooking. I remember them from when I was a kid. My son and I love to eat Pomegranates.

    Reply
  101. Jill H. says

    December 23, 2012 at 3:23 am

    I eat them as a snack but would put them in muffins

    Reply
  102. Jennifer Thomas says

    December 22, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    I made this really yummy pomegranate roasted chicken last month!

    Reply
  103. sindy murray says

    December 22, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    I use them on salads or eat them alone!

    Reply
  104. christina says

    December 22, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I have never cooked with them as we usually eat them pretty fast as just fruit. I am going to look into cooking with them now that you brought it up.

    Reply
  105. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    December 22, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Have Not Tried Yet, But Would Love To Use Them In Baking Recipes .

    Reply
  106. Andrew P says

    December 22, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Usually just eat them by itself or with yogurt

    Reply
  107. Heather H says

    December 22, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I use them where I would use blueberries…bread…on yogurt. All yummy!

    Reply
  108. Seyma Shabbir says

    December 22, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    Rice Pudding topped with pomegranate seeds

    Reply
  109. Madonna says

    December 22, 2012 at 11:14 am

    I’ve never cooked with them but I love to eat them raw. 🙂

    Reply
  110. Tammy S says

    December 22, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I use them in a mixed fruit muffins. I put in blueberries, cranberries and pomegranates. They taste great.

    Reply
  111. BusyWorkingMama says

    December 22, 2012 at 8:39 am

    I use it in my smoothies.

    Reply
  112. Christina Z says

    December 21, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    I have never used them but this give me inspiration to try.

    Reply
  113. Jenny says

    December 21, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    I have not used them in cooking – but we all love them!

    Reply
  114. Susan P. says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    We like to eat them as fruit!

    Reply
  115. Mary W says

    December 21, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    I love Pomegranates in plain Greek yogurt.

    Reply
  116. DEBIJOT says

    December 21, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I have yet to try them in cookiing.

    Reply
  117. Sarah Hall says

    December 21, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I have not tried them in cooking but this would be a lovely opportunity to try them.

    Reply
  118. Anne says

    December 21, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    Pomegranates with brisket or with roasted veggies.

    Reply
  119. Noreen says

    December 21, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Cook with? They have never lasted long enough to cook with. My kids usually eat them before I am even finished opening the pomegranates. I just peeled one open yesterday and it was consumed within the hour, the whole thing!

    Reply

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