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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)
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.
I love how easy it is to fix yummy meals like this with the POM Arils that you can buy at the store. They are just as fresh as if you opened a pomegranate and whacked them all out of the flesh! Available from November through February, POM POMS are perfect for those who want to try, enjoy or cook with pomegranates but don’t want to take the time to open the fruit.
2 Ways to Enjoy POM Arils
- Healthy on-the-go Snacking: Pomegranates are the perfect snack for people looking to stay healthy now through the New Year, who do not want to sacrifice flavor for health. Bursting with a sweet, tart taste, POM POMS are not only delicious, they deliver antioxidants and minerals such as polyphenols, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and fiber. Packaged in a resealable container, the 4.3oz comes with a removable spoon.
- Entertaining Made Easy: Perfect for the hectic host or hostess, use POM POMS at your next dinner party to add an additional pop of flavor and vibrant, ruby-red color to any festive party dish or cocktail. POM POMS are also the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day cooking.
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I use it in my chicken recipe.
Never have, yet..
We eat pom seeds often as a snack or put them as a garnish in alcoholic drinks. Yum!
I’ve never used them in cooking. I just pick them apart for snacking on their own.
I’ve never tried cooking with pomegranates before. It’s something I will have to try!
We use them in muffins!
i jsut eat them but i think they would be good in some sort of dessert
i have only used them in salads and chutneys so far.
jagar0047 at yahoo dot com
I’ve never actually cooked with them before, I usually just put the arils on a salad or yogurt.
never tried cooking with pomegranates before
I put them in a bowl….and eat them!
My 16 year old Son would eat them all in 2 days He would be extremely happy
I put them in salads all the time!
I’d use them to make stuffed poblanos. We had some in a restaurant once and it was awesome.
i haven’t ever used them before but it’s a great time to start because they are so healthy
love them on salads
I buy the fruit, take the seeds out & eat them OR….I drizzle some in my salad.
I use them in salads and smoothies.
I have never had a pomegranate.
kelleyc76(at)live(dot)com
We love to just cut them open and eat them raw!! Messy but the kids love them!!
I use the seeds in stuffing (turkey)
I dont cook with the, we like to eat them plain.
I don’t use pomegranates in my cooking
i throw them in a salad
I’ve never used them, but I want to start.
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
I like in salads. For cooking I can see how it would be yummy with chicken.
I use them on pork chops & salads
i use them with watercress and chickpeas
I haven’t tried them in my cooking, but I love to eat them fresh!
I’ve never used them in cooking, but I’d love to give it a try.
would love to try Pomegrante this year.
We have not used pomegrante while cooking
In my chicken salad
I used to think pomegranate was too tart. Now, I’m obsessed! Pom and blueberry is my favorite juice combination!!
I make muesli out of it.
I bake them into muffins. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway and happy New Year!
I like them in my salad
i just love it
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.
I use them in muffins.
use it in my smoothies
I don’t “cook” with them but add them ice cream.
i like it in my smoothies
use them on salads
I put them in salad 🙂
I use them in my morning yogurt/granola
I’ve mixed them with cranberry sauce and it was delicious!
So far only in salads or right out of the container lol
I have never cooked them, but i often use in my juicer and ontop of yogurt
I’ve only used them in desserts like cheesecake bites before.
I’ve never used it in cooking – but I would like to try
I do not use them in my cooking. I like eating them right out of the fruit.
I have not baked with them before, but I would love to try them in cookies
I have never tried these, but my wife likes to add raisins to casseroles and these would be a good substitute.
I have never used pomegranates in cooking
I use them in salads or alone as a snack. They are helpful for people with diabetes to combat neuropathy.
I’ve honestly never even touched a pomegranate! I’d love to give them a try though!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Yum, I love just the seeds to eat or use with my baking
I love them as a healthy topping on ice cream for dessert!
I’d try them in muffins
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!!
I never have. I eat them by themselves or in yogurt.
I have not used them yet
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I will definitely try this recipe. My older son just loves to eat them by themselves.
I have never cooked with them, but I do add them to my yogurt or salad!
I haven’t yet 🙁
i have never tried cooking with them.
On a salad.
I like them in muffins
I have tried them in smoothies and would love to bake with them in chocolate!
I will eat them in salads, or mix them in during the holidays when making cranberry sauce.
I use them in salads.
With the juice I have made pommegranite molasses.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
I like to sprinkle them on my fruit salad.
i have never tried it, but would love to use it for salad
Have never tried to use a pomegranate.
I don’t cook with pomegranates – I like them straight up
Haven’t thought of cooking with them, want to try now
I usually just eat them straight.
I love them and eat them all the time…
We use them on salads!
I have never cooked with them but would love to try.
I haven’t ever tried them in cooking. I just love to eat them right out of the skin.
i might try them on yogurt, but currently just eat them plain
nannypanpan@gmail.com
I love adding them to salads.
Never thought of them as anything but juice
I bet these would be good in a salad.
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.
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.
I’ve never cooked with them, but I love to just eat them 🙂 This quesadilla sounds delicious though!
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! 🙂
Salads and jellies.
I like them sprinkles on my salad…yum!
Honestly, I have never used them in cooking. Just for eating when we buy a pomegranate at the store. Great idea tho!!
I’ve only eaten them as snack, never in cooking. I’d give it a try.
Will have to try these.
In salads . . .or just straight up! yum!
I’ve never cooked with them (although I’ve used pomegranate juice in baked goods); I love to eat them plain.
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.
I eat them as a snack but would put them in muffins
I made this really yummy pomegranate roasted chicken last month!
I use them on salads or eat them alone!
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.
Have Not Tried Yet, But Would Love To Use Them In Baking Recipes .
Usually just eat them by itself or with yogurt
I use them where I would use blueberries…bread…on yogurt. All yummy!
Rice Pudding topped with pomegranate seeds
I’ve never cooked with them but I love to eat them raw. 🙂
I use them in a mixed fruit muffins. I put in blueberries, cranberries and pomegranates. They taste great.
I use it in my smoothies.
I have never used them but this give me inspiration to try.
I have not used them in cooking – but we all love them!
We like to eat them as fruit!
I love Pomegranates in plain Greek yogurt.
I have yet to try them in cookiing.
I have not tried them in cooking but this would be a lovely opportunity to try them.
Pomegranates with brisket or with roasted veggies.
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!