Sweet & Sour Rhubarb Sauce
This sweet & sour rhubarb sauce brightens up any protein. This sauce is a great savory rhubarb recipe, more than just for pies!
Servings: 6
Calories: 94kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large stalks rhubarb washed and roughly chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 2 inch piece of ginger peeled
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add the sliced rhubarb and onion, and saute over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, until the vegetables become tender. Add in the garlic, ginger, and crushed pepper flakes, and saute for an additional 4-5 minutes. Add the honey, soy sauce, and vegetable broth, and simmer for 15 mintes.
- Add all the sauce ingredients into a high speed blender, and blend on high for a few minutes until the sauce has a thick consistency.
- Serve over your favorite protein and rice/grain.
Notes
Additions and Substitutions
If you don't want to use honey, you can use a natural sweetener like maple syrup or agave nectar. Or use brown sugar or coconut sugar instead.
For a spicier sauce, add more chili flakes, cayenne pepper, or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.4mg