Have Some Fillings for Rhubarb
Have Some Fillings for Rhubarb
Rhubarb, aka Pie Plant, is a tart, springtime vegetable, not a fruit, which may be surprising as it is traditionally served in a dessert with another fruit. Commonly used in sauces, pies (thus the nickname pie plant) cookies, bars, cakes, breads, crisps and crumbles, rhubarb is often combined with another fruit to balance the inherent… Read More »
Rhubarb, aka Pie Plant, is a tart, springtime vegetable, not a fruit, which may be surprising as it is traditionally served in a dessert with another fruit. Commonly used in sauces, pies (thus the nickname pie plant) cookies, bars, cakes, breads, crisps and crumbles, rhubarb is often combined with another fruit to balance the inherent tartness of the vegetable.
Rhubarb belongs to the herbaceous perennial plants which grow from a rhizome. The only part of the plant that is edible is the stem, the leaves are poisonous as they contain oxalic acid. Rhubarb is low in calories, high in fiber and it also contains vitamin A, potassium and calcium.
Rhubarb has seen a resurgence lately for the backyard gardener as it is so easy to grow and requires very little care, maintenance and attention and is easy to harvest and can be prepared in a variety of recipes. It has also made the spotlight with chefs recently who have made bold strides by incorporating rhubarb into
main dishes as they have found that it pairs well with beef, chicken and pork. Try this traditional Rhubarb Muffin Recipe specially curated by Jenn Borrealo, our culinary & educational specialist.
Fun Rhubarb fact – according to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word “rhubarb” can also mean “a heated argument or dispute”.
