Strawberry Vanilla Rhubarb Sauce

Strawberry Vanilla Rhubarb Sauce is here!

I’ve been on a rhubarb kick lately since it’s in season and easier to find now than at any other time. Rhubarb is a very tart vegetable but is commonly paired with fruit for a sweet counterpoint. I included some chopped dates to lessen the bite, but this sauce is not predominantly sweet.

How to Serve This Strawberry Vanilla Rhubarb Sauce

I served this sweet-tart sauce on top of a brined pork tenderloin – which I cut into medallions and pan-seared – but it would also be great on chicken or served with some chopped nuts on top as a snack.

It would also be super yummy on top of yogurt or vanilla ice cream.

Strawberry Vanilla Rhubarb Sauce

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Fruit, Gluten-Free, Paleo

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 72 kcal

Author: Steph Gaudreau

Strawberry Vanilla Rhubarb Sauce combines the tart nature of rhubarb and pairs beautifully with fruit for a sweet counterpoint.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup rhubarb sliced
• 6 dates pitted, soaked and chopped
• 3 cups strawberries quartered (about 1 quart)
• 1 tsp fresh ginger grated (or 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Put the dates in a heat-safe bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 10-15 minutes until they soften, then drain the water and chop until it becomes almost a paste. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, combine the rhubarb, strawberries and ginger. Cook over medium-low heat until the fruit gets very soft, about 10-15 minutes. You may have to reduce the heat to low to keep it from sticking or burning.

3. Turn off the heat and stir in the dates and vanilla. Serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Vanilla Rhubarb Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Sodium 2mg0%

Potassium 321mg9%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 45IU1%

Vitamin C 65.9mg80%

Calcium 48mg5%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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