Rhubarb

Don't eat the leaves!

Rhubarb leaves contain oxalate as well as another still unknown toxin which can poison you. Just cut the leaves off and throw them out and you'll be okay.

Ways to Enjoy Rhubarb

Eat it raw!

Rhubarb can be eaten raw but it is pretty powerful that way. It is super tangy so most people dunk it in a little honey or artificial sweetener and enjoy it like that.

Baked Rhubarb with Raspberries
Serves 4

Each serving equals 1 cup of fruit or vegetables

1 ½ cups raspberries
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ cup very hot water
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into bits
¼ tsp vanilla
1 pound rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 4 cups) (be sure to remove the leaves)
8 small scoops of low-fat frozen yogurt

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a blender, combine the raspberries, brown sugar, and water and purèe. Press this mixture through a sieve and into a bowl. Be sure to press the solids good and hard and get it all through. Next, add the butter, vanilla, and rhubarb chunks. Stir thoroughly.

Place mixture in an 11 x 7 baking dish (or something close) and bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes. Stir, then bake another 15 minutes for a total of 30 or until the rhubarb is tender. Let stand about 10 minutes then serve warm over frozen lowfat yogurt.

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