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Paprika Pomegranate Paste

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Paprika Pomegranate Paste

Paprika Pomegranate Paste - Delicious mix of fruity and spicy

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Health Score:
100 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
Calories:
167
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and potassium, which are needed for a strong immune system and a steady heart rate. Those who want to help their digestion after a sumptuous meal should reach for pomegranate: its bitter and fiber substances support the intestinal movement in a completely natural way.

Serve with the creamy dip our quick pita bread - that go wonderfully and are homemade in no time!

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie167 cal.(8 %)
Protein5 g(5 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates16 g(11 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.7 g(22 %)
Vitamin A0.5 mg(63 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E5.8 mg(48 %)
Vitamin K8.1 μg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3.4 mg(28 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate80 μg(27 %)
Pantothenic acid0.7 mg(12 %)
Biotin5.9 μg(13 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C183 mg(193 %)
Potassium549 mg(14 %)
Calcium30 mg(3 %)
Magnesium47 mg(16 %)
Iron1.4 mg(9 %)
Iodine2 μg(1 %)
Zinc0.9 mg(11 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.1 g
Uric acid28 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar6 g

Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
3 red Bell pepper (9 ounces)
1 pomegranate
2 garlic cloves
4 stalks parsley (leaves)
1 ¾ ozs roasted Shelled pistachio
½ organic lemon (peel and juice)
1 Tbsp White vinegar
salt
peppers
cayenne pepper
½ tsp ground Cumin
2 ¼ ozs ground almonds (2-3 TBSP)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Cover a baking tray with baking paper. Cut peppers in half, remove seeds, wash and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven with the broiler function on for 10-15 minutes, until the skin is blackened. Remove, skin and roughly dice.

2.

Meanwhile, cut pomegranate in half. Squeeze the juice from one half; remove the seeds from the other. Peel garlic, chop coarsely. Wash parsley, shake dry and chop coarsely. Puree garlic with diced peppers, pistachios, pomegranate juice and parsley using a hand blender. Blend in lemon zest and juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, remaining spices and almonds to make a coarse paste.

3.

Mix in pomegranate seeds except for a few, season the paste to taste and pour into a small bowl. Sprinkle the remaining pomegranate seeds and serve the paste.