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    Home » Seasons » Spring

    Rhubarb Recipes to Celebrate Spring

    Published: Apr 4, 2018 · Updated: Mar 17, 2021 · 4 Comments

    These Rhubarb Recipes help you welcome spring with one of nature's prettiest veggies-- rhubarb!  These Rhubarb drinks, meals, and desserts will help you make the most of this pink vegetable's short season.

    These Rhubarb Recipes help you welcome spring with one of nature’s prettiest veggies– rhubarb!  These Rhubarb drinks, meals, and desserts will help you make the most of this pink vegetable’s short season.

    These Rhubarb Recipes help you welcome spring with one of nature's prettiest veggies-- rhubarb!  These Rhubarb drinks, meals, and desserts will help you make the most of this pink vegetable's short season.

    I can’t remember a time when I was ever THIS READY for spring. 

    When winter started, I braced myself for cold weather, pulled out my winter boots and heavy wool coat, and decided to face the winter winds optimistically.  And I did.  (Mostly.)

    I’m writing this after the calendar has officially declared “SPRING!,” but sadly– the weather forecast still screams “SNOW!”  I AM READY FOR SPRING.

    And so– to usher us all into those happy, gentle spring rains– lets take a moment to celebrate recipes that use my favorite spring veggie.  Rhubarb Recipes.

    What is Rhubarb?

    Rhubarb is a tart spring vegetable that’s in season from April to June.  (Some grocery stores might stock it year round.)

    The long thin stalks look a little bit like celery, and are known for their bright pink or magenta color, but sometimes you’ll also find rhubarb that’s mostly green. 

    This rhubarb is also delicious, it’s just a different variety. 

    Rhubarb or Red (Rhubarb Chard)?

    Not sure which you’re looking at? 

    Rhubarb stalks are typically sold without the poisonous pale green leaves.  Red chard has edible, large, dark, leafy greens on top.

    Did you buy chard? Try making this Swiss chard quiche!

    How Do I Pick Out the Best Rhubarb?

    The best rhubarb should be firm and glossy– similar to the best celery.  Pass on the flimsy or wilted stalks.  Keep your rhubarb in a cool, dry space (like the fridge), and try to use it within a week.

    Quick Tip: Did you forget to use your rhubarb, and it went limp?  Try soaking it in cool water for about 30 minutes to help perk it back up.

    Rhubarb Recipes to Celebrate Spring

    Unlike some vegetables, you probably don’t want to take a big ol’ bite of fresh, uncooked rhubarb.  (I’ve tried.  It doesn’t taste great.  At all.)

    Instead, check out these spring-tastic rhubarb recipes, and devour this pretty pink treat!

    Pairing Tip:  Strawberry and rhubarb are a classic sweet and sour combination. 

    Rhubarb Drinks

    One way to prepare rhubarb is to cook it with sugar and a little water until it releases its tart, delicious juices. 

    The sweetened veggie can then be used in meals or desserts, and the sugar water is left transformed into a rhubarb simple syrup.

    Rhubarb simple syrup is perfect for sweetening tea or lemonade, and of course– for cocktails.

    Try a rhubarb pisco sour from My Kitchen Love or my favorite– rhubarb champagne!

    Rhubarb Champagne
    This Rhubarb Champagne is a springtime take on a mimosa, and is made with sparkling wine or champagne and rhubarb simple syrup.
    Make It
    This Rhubarb Champagne is a springtime take on a mimosa, and is made with sparkling wine or champagne and rhubarb simple syrup.
    Rhubarb Pink Gin
    This sophisticated Pink Gin spring cocktail is carefully crafted with a dash of bitters, a splash of rhubarb simple syrup, and of course– gin.
    Make It
    This sophisticated spring cocktail is carefully crafted with a dash of bitters, a splash of rhubarb simple syrup, and of course-- gin. champagne-tastes.com
    Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas
    These Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas use rhubarb simple syrup and frozen strawberries for a cold and delicious spring cocktail!
    Make It
    These Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas use rhubarb simple syrup and frozen strawberries for a cold and delicious spring cocktail!
    Rhubarb Pisco Sour
    Celebrate Spring with a refreshing and delicious Rhubarb Pisco Sour!
    Make It
    Rhubarb Pisco Sour - from My Kitchen Love

    Savory Rhubarb Recipes

    These main course rhubarb recipes will help you eat rhubarb all day long! 

    Start off your day with some strawberry rhubarb french toast, enjoy a mid-morning snack with strawberry rhubarb oat bars from My Kitchen Love, have a rhubarb flatbread from Abra’s Kitchen for lunch, and finish off your day with rhubarb fish tacos.

    French Toast with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
    If you love brunch and seasonal nosh, then you’ll love this French Toast with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote. Try it with a basil infusion!
    Make It
    Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Oat Bars
    These Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Oat Bars are the perfect snack or healthy dessert for kids or parents on the go. Packed with wholesome oats, zero butter, and no refined sugar. We’re obsessed with this nourishing treat!
    Make It
    Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Oat Bars - from My Kitchen Love
    Roasted Rhubarb Flatbread
    Roasted rhubarb flatbread with ricotta cheese, honey, and mint. A few simple real food ingredients, a quick and easy recipe and so yummy!
    Make It
    Ricotta Flatbread with Rhubarb - from Abra's Kitchen
    Strawberry Rhubarb Tilapia Tacos
    These Tilapia Tacos are filled with a strawberry coleslaw, sweetened rhubarb, and ginger seared tilapia, and make an easy and delicious springtime meal.
    Make It
    These Strawberry Rhubarb Tilapia Tacos are filled with a strawberry cole slaw, sweetened rhubarb, and ginger seared tilapia.

    Rhubarb Desserts

    And finally, of course– you can eat rhubarb in your dessert. 

    This is probably how most of us tasted our first bites of the bright pink veggie– with good reason! 

    Rhubarb’s tartness is a delicious relief to a sweet dessert!

    Try it in this ricotta cheesecake, strawberry rhubarb galette from Let’s Eat Cake, or this extra-gorgeous rhubarb upside-down cake from Girl Heart Food.

    Lemon Ricotta Ramekin Cheesecakes
    These Italian-style lemon ricotta ramekin cheesecakes are made with ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, Greek yogurt and lemon zest for easy individual-sized desserts.
    Make It
    ricotta ramekin cheesecakes on a serving tray
    Rhubarb Galette
    Celebrate summer with this sweet and tart Strawberry Rhubarb Galette recipe! It’s perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Make It
    Strawberry Rhubarb Galette - from Let's Eat Cake
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    1. Kelly - A Side of Sweet

      April 04, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      I LOVE rhubarb and I love all of these sweet and savory options!

      Reply
    2. Gloria

      April 12, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      When I was a kid, my grandmother had rhubarb growing in her garden. I still remember going and picking it…then eating it raw dipped in sugar. YUP it was tart….but we loved it. This collection looks delicious….lots of great recipes to make for sure.

      Reply
    3. Marlee

      April 16, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      What a great roundup of rhubarb recipes. I’m always a fan of the strawberry pairing but I know that I need to branch out more!

      Reply
    4. Emily

      April 19, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      I absolutely love rhubarb, all these recipes look amazing!

      Reply

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