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    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    It seems as though the seasons have been a little confused lately (at least where I'm from). We may just be skipping out on Spring this year and jumping right into Summer.

    I guess I shouldn't really complain, as I could totally live without the rain. But then to think of what these odd temperatures will do to my garden.

    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade

    It's my first year planting all my herbs and vegetables from seed, and I'll be disappointed if mother nature is not on my side about that.

    Anyway, I've decided to embrace the warmer temperatures and bring out all my favorite summer recipes earlier. This homemade lemonade tops the list! It's the best drink to have on a scorcher, sitting poolside and soaking in the rays for some free vitamin D.

    It's also great because it's quite filling at the same time. Make sure you have very ripe and juicy strawberries on hand, and rhubarb from your garden is always the best option.

    In fact, if you ever find yourself with too much rhubarb, chop it up and freeze it for later use. I still have leftovers from last summer in my freezer, and I'm often adding them to smoothies.

    This is officially the first recipe on the website where I use rhubarb, a weird but fascinating plant. What's consumed when eating rhubarb is the petiole, also called the stalk.

    The leaves contain high levels of compounds that are toxic, like oxalic acid, and shouldn't be consumed. The stalks are rarely consumed raw because of their very tart taste and the levels of oxalic acids that are still high, even though not nearly as high as in the leaves.

    In that sense, rhubarb stalks were probably not consumed very frequently by our ancestors, but then again, we shouldn't be trying to blindly imitate them.

    Many people are looking for more Paleo options for drinks and beverages other than smoothies, so this is definitely one great option.

    A very refreshing drink that's perfect for very hot days and that kids will love even if it's not loaded with refined sugar. It's also loaded with vitamin C from all the fresh lemon juice, so it's a great immune booster.

    Common lemonade recipes similar to this one often call for some added sugar, but this lemonade is sweet enough on its own from the lemon juice and strawberry that it doesn't need the addition of any unhealthy sweetener.

    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients

    • 3 ½ cups water;
    • 1 lb rhubarb, chopped into 1-inch pieces;
    • zest of 2 lemons;
    • 3 cups fresh strawberries, halved;
    • 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice;
    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a large pot, combine the water, rhubarb, and lemon zest. Allow it to come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and continue to simmer for approximately 15 minutes. At this point, add the strawberries and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
    2. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool completely. Once the mixture is at room temperature, use a hand blender to purée it all. When a smooth texture takes form, stir in the lemon juice. You may find you do not need all the lemon juice, so add it in portions until you feel it's enough from the taste of it.
    3. Place the lemonade in the refrigerator until very cold before serving.

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe

    Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe

    Enjoy the taste of rhubarb in this easy to prepare Paleo lemonade. A great drink to refresh yourself in the summertime.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 79 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 ½ cups water
    • 1 lb rhubarb chopped into 1-inch pieces
    • zest of 2 lemons
    • 3 cups fresh strawberries halved
    • 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, combine the water, rhubarb, and lemon zest. Allow it to come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and continue to simmer for approximately 15 minutes. At this point, add the strawberries and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
      3 ½ cups water, 1 lb rhubarb, zest of 2 lemons, 3 cups fresh strawberries
    • Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool completely. Once the mixture is at room temperature, use a hand blender to purée it all. When a smooth texture takes form, stir in the lemon juice. You may find you do not need all the lemon juice, so add it in portions until you feel it’s enough from the taste of it.
      1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • Place the lemonade in the refrigerator until very cold before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 594IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword lemonade, rhubarb, strawberry
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    Filed Under: Paleo Drink Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, diet: vegan, diet: vegetarian, good for leftovers, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes

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