Best Curry Pomegranate Protein Bowl Recipes

PERSIAN STYLE CHICKEN CURRY WITH WALNUTS AND POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large frying pan/skillet and add the onions. Fry for 2 minutes and then add the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes, until sealed, stirring occasionally.
• Add the sliced peppers and chopped aubergine and stir. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
• Whilst the chicken and veggies are cooking, place the walnuts in a food processor and blend just until they turn to fine crumbs.
• Add the walnuts, garlic and ground almonds to the pan and cook for a minute. Add in the turmeric, salt, pepper, cinnamon and lime zest, stir and cook for a further minute.
• Add the chicken stock, honey and three-quarters of the molasses. Stir, bring to a gentle bubble and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Taste the stew, add more molasses if needed. Cook for a further 5 minutes and then serve on top of boiled rice or cous cous.
• Top with pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, red onion slices and chopped walnuts.

EAST COAST SHRIMP AND LENTIL BOWLS

Steps:

• Place first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon garlic powder in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 17-20 minutes., Toss shrimp with seafood seasoning. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add pepper flakes and remaining garlic powder; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; remove from pan and keep warm., Add spinach and nutmeg to pan; cook and stir over medium-high heat until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat., To serve, divide lentils among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp, spinach and onion. Serve with lemon wedges.

CURRIED CHICKEN POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray. Mix yogurt, curry powder, ginger, pomegranate seeds and garlic in medium bowl. Dip chicken in yogurt mixture; place in baking dish. Spread remaining yogurt mixture over chicken. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with mint.

CHANA MASALA WITH POMEGRANATE RAITA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan, then cook the onions, ginger, garlic and chilli for 15-20 mins.
• Add the spices, chickpeas, the liquid from the can, ¾ can cold water, the tomatoes and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for the raita in a small bowl, reserving a few coriander leaves. Roughly mash some of the curry to thicken it. Spoon into bowls with rice, if you like. Scatter over the reserved coriander and serve with the raita on the side.