7 Irresistible Rhubarb Recipes (2024)

Crimson-pink in color, rhubarb looks like a vibrant cousin to celery. Rhubarb has a sour, tart taste and is often combined with fruit to make pies, jams and crisps. The leaves are inedible since they contain oxalic acid, which can be toxic. When cooked, rhubarb can be a great accompaniment to meat or used as a topping for yogurt or desserts. This snappy veggie is low in calories — a 1/2 cup serving of raw, diced rhubarb has 13 calories and 1 gram of fiber. It also provides 22% of the daily value for vitamin K. Spruce up your dishes with this versatile veggie with these seven irresistible recipes.

1. CRISPY RHUBARB LEMON CHICKEN BAKE | COTTER CRUNCH

Bold and tangy rhubarb makes a fantastic marinade for chicken. Caramelized lemon chicken thighs are served with crispy rhubarb shavings and pearl onions. This easy, one-pan meal is an explosion of sweet, savory and tangy flavors. Recipe makes 5 servings at 1 thigh each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 262; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 102mg; Sodium: 453mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 23g

2. STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CHIA PUDDING | DIETITIAN DEBBIE DISHES

Start off the day with a gorgeous ruby-red chia pudding. The chia pudding base is made with almond milk, coconut flakes and vanilla — all topped off with a strawberry and rhubarb compote. Make a batch of these for an easy on-the-go breakfast during the week. Recipe makes 2 servings.

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What brings out the Flavour of rhubarb? ›

While cinnamon may be a more common spice to pair with rhubarb, citrusy, herbal cardamon lends a warm, citrusy note to a dish. A big pinch of ground cardamom can be added to any cake, pie, or compote, or you can simply add a little to the whipped cream you'll be topping your rhubarb dessert with.

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What flavors go with rhubarb? ›

Rhubarb flavor pairings:

any type of berries, but especially strawberries.
vanilla.
almond.
cardamom.
lemon.
apples.
mint.
ginger.

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Why is rhubarb used in baking? ›

The tartness of rhubarb works well when paired with sweet ingredients, which is why you'll often find it in dessert recipes. Whether you prefer muffins, pie, crumble, or cake, rhubarb will fit right in.

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Do coffee grounds help rhubarb? ›

Pests & Diseases

You may find that the leaves get damaged by slugs or small beetles. Break up and spread egg shells or some coffee grounds around the base of your rhubarb to keep the slugs at bay.

Why do you put rhubarb on strawberries? ›

Rhubarb, when mixed with strawberries, gives you that sourness to balance the sweetness and the complexity.

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What is the best month to plant rhubarb? ›

Rhubarb crowns are best planted in early spring when the roots are still dormant, or the plants are just beginning to leaf out. Rhubarb can also be planted in the fall after dormancy has set in. Individual crowns should be spaced 3 feet apart.

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Is a rhubarb a vegetable or a fruit? ›

Rhubarb is a vegetable often thought to be a fruit. There's actually a good reason for this confusion: in 1947 the USDA classified it as a fruit because the tariffs on bringing fruits into the country were lower on fruits than vegetables. In actuality though, rhubarb is a vegetable - a member of the buckwheat family.

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How do you take the bitterness out of rhubarb? ›

But toss it with sugar and bake it into cake, pie, shortbread or jam, and rhubarb's bitterness fades and becomes delicious. While it's most commonly used in combination with other fruits to make sweet treats, rhubarb has several savory applications.

What are the tips and tricks for rhubarb? ›

Watering and feeding

Established rhubarb plants – water only during prolonged dry periods in summer or in very light, free-draining soil. Growth will slow down and even stop if conditions are too hot and dry. Rhubarb in containers – water regularly throughout the growing season, as the compost will dry out quickly.

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Does rhubarb like Epsom salts? ›

The rhubarb seems to appreciate it and has had a recent growth spurt. My other herbs don't seem to care and are just being normal. From the internet, I finally looked it up. I learned that using Epsom salts in gardens is not new and farmers learned long ago that magnesium sulfate fed plants become greener.

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