Mediterranean Diet Pomegranate Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Diet Pomegranate Sauce—a quick and nutritious recipe brimming with sweet, tangy, and aromatic notes. Made from antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice, natural honey, and a splash of red wine vinegar, this versatile sauce is perfectly balanced with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of fresh mint for a refreshing herbal twist. A touch of lemon zest adds a bright finish, tying the flavors together beautifully. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this elegant sauce is ideal for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or grain bowls. Its rich, syrupy texture and health-conscious ingredients make it a must-try addition to your Mediterranean-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 ml Pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Begin by peeling and finely mincing the garlic cloves.
In a small saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice and honey. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to gently reduce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a syrup-like consistency. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and stir them into the cooled sauce along with the lemon zest.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or jar, and serve the Mediterranean Pomegranate Sauce over your dish of choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
