Stewed (Baked) Rhubarb

Makes 6 servingsEndTextStartText

6 stalks rhubarb, cut in half lengthwise, then into 3- to 4-inch pieces

11/2 cups sugar

Zest of 1 orange

1 cup bufala ricotta, fresh ricotta, or mascarpone

Honey for drizzlingEndTextStartText

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place rhubarb in a single layer into a medium baking dish. Combine sugar and orange zest and scatter over rhubarb. Transfer to oven and cook, uncovered, until rhubarb is very soft, about 45 minutes. (You may need to add a little water to bottom of baking dish halfway through baking.)

2. Serve in individual dishes, topped with ricotta or mascarpone, drizzled with honey.

Per serving: 278 calories; 5 grams protein; 61 grams carbohydrates; 56 grams sugar; 3 grams fat; 13 milligrams cholesterol; 54 milligrams sodium; 1 gram dietary fiber.