Deborah Madison's Two Summer Rhubarb Purées
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Deborah Madison's Two Summer Rhubarb Purées a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 274 calories, 3g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have brown sugar, rhubarb, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Green Rhubarb Purée with Grapefruit
Trim the ragged ends of the rhubarb. If the stalks look tough or fibrous, peel them. Chop them into 1-inch chunks, them put them in a 3-quart saucepan with the sugar, zest, juice, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the rhubarb has broken down into a rough puree, about 20 minutes. Don't use a food processor ;the look of the textured threads of rhubarb is appealing. Chill well.
Red Rhubarb Purée with Maple, Cinnamon, and Orange
Trim the ragged ends of the rhubarb. If the stalks look tough or fibrous, peel them. Chop them into 1-inch chunks, them put them in a 3-quart saucepan with the sugar, zest, juice, spices and salt. Cook over medium heat until the rhubarb has broken down into a rough puree, about 20 minutes. Don't use a food processor ;the look of the textured threads of rhubarb is appealing. Chill well.