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Microwaved Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Name: Microwaved Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Prep time: 15

(15 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

15 min prep

Makes about 3 cups servings

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4 ingredients

If on chemo, a great way to eat fresh, seasonal fruit is to make compote with it. The microwave makes this a quick and easy to do. This Strawberry Rhubarb compote is a good...

2 cups of rhubarb, topped, tailed and cut into 1 inch chunks
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon water
2 cups of strawberries, washed and hulled

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

252 cals

Fat

1 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

0 g

Carbohydrates

61 g

Sugar

42 g

Fiber

10 g

Protein

4 g

Sodium

18 mg

Directions

Place the rhubarb, maple syrup and water in a ceramic or Pyrex bowl. Cover with a ceramic plate and cook in the microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Remove and uncover carefully, there will be steam. Stir in the strawberries and cover with the plate again and return to the microwave. Cook on high heat for 2 more minutes, 3 minutes if using frozen strawberries.
Remove from the microwave, uncover very carefully and stir well. Cover with the plate again and cook on high for 1 more minute. Let sit in the microwave to steam for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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