Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Naturally Pomegranate

AgroLabs liquid Nutrition company's' Naturally Pomegranate is an antioxidant-packed superfruit supplement that has been improved as preservative-free with state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly packaging. One ounce of AgroLabs Naturally Pomegranate has the antioxidant equivalent of eating 15 whole pomegranates.

Naturally Pomegranate antioxidants help you neutralize free radicals that may damage cells, antioxidants also play an important support role in cardiovascular health and the Naturally Pomegranate juice can help boost your antioxidant defenses.

Additionally, Naturally Pomegranate is an organic product that can be used in the kitchen to perfect your culinary skills. It can be integrated into many marinade, dressing and glaze recipes to provide and an exotic flavor to traditional chicken, beef, tofu or fish entrees.

AgroLabs products are distributed nationwide through major mass market, grocery, drug and vitamin retailers - including Costco. AgroLabs products are also available for purchase online. Additional information on AgroLabs and its products can be obtained from its website at www.agrolabs.com or by calling (972) 471-2140. Naturally Pomegranate starts at $14.49 for the 16 fl oz and $17.99 for the 32 fl oz.

BURSTING BLUEBERRY-POMEGRANATE BBQ DRESSING

1/3 cup chopped shallots
½ - 1 jalapeno pepper (to preference), seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Naturally Pomegranate(tm)
½ cup catsup
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
salt

In a small saucepan, sauté the shallots and jalapeno in olive oil over medium heat until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the blueberries, Naturally Pomegranate(tm), catsup, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and cayenne and stir to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Puree the sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, using a rubber spatula to push as much sauce as possible through the mesh. Return the sauce to clean small saucepan to quickly reheat just before serving.

Calories: 101, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Sat. Fat: 0.5g, Choles: 0mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g

Makes 2.5 cups (10 servings)

MAPLE-POMEGRANATE GLAZE

1/4 cup Naturally Pomegranate(tm)
5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 medium apple, peeled, cored, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Whisk the Naturally Pomegranate(tm), maple syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard ginger and cayenne in small bowl to blend. Transfer to a small saucepan, stir in the apple and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until the apple is very soft and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Calories: 124, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3.5g, Sat. Fat: 2g, Choles: 87mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g

Makes 4 servings

POMEGRANATE-LIME DRESSING

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup Naturally Pomegranate(tm)
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
Salt

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add canola oil and whisk to blend. Season with salt to taste.

Calories: 52, Protein: 0g, Fat: 4g, Sat. Fat: 0g, Choles: 0mg, Dietary Fiber: 0g

Makes 4 servings

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