Got Rhubarb? For those lucky souls who have a large rhubarb crop, the easiest way to prep it for use in dozens of recipes, is to roast it. Roasted Rhubarb is delicious on its own, especially with a scoop of ice cream, but once prepared is also ready for use in delicious desserts such as crumbles, cakes, and puddings. It’s a good idea (and a timesaver) to make several batches of Roasted Rhubarb at once; the cooked rhubarb can be packaged and frozen for use in recipes all year round.

Roasted Rhubarb is a good dessert as is for those watching their weight, since there is no fat and only 46 calories per serving. For a few more calories, pair it with little fat-free frozen yogurt. For those who aren't watching their weight, use it as a topping for ice cream or cake squares. The cooked rhubarb can also be refrigerated for several days.

8 Servings

1 1/4 pounds rhubarb
1/2 cup brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 400°.


2. Wash the rhubarb thoroughly, shake any excess moisture off, and cut into 1" slices.


3. Transfer the rhubarb slices to a shallow glass baking dish; mix with the brown sugar.

Cover the baing dish tightly with foil and place in the preheated oven.

4. Bake 15 minutes.


5. Remove from the oven, stir well, and return, uncovered, to the oven.


6. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until the rhubarb is tender but not mushy.


7. Cool before packaging in 1 cup portions in zip-type bags and freeze for several months.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 Calories from Fat 1
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 2% Protein 3% Carb. 95%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 11 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 0 g

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 0% Iron 3%