A Healthy Snack: Rhubarb and Cottage Cheese Crostini

Are you in the mood for a healthy snack? If so, you've come to the right place. Normally, rhubarb would be associated with strawberries or baking. Rhubarb (also known as "pie plant") is a tart vegetable with reddish stalks, acidic/toxic roots, and is edible when cooked or sweetened. I've decided to take these 3 ingredients to form a tasteful snack or festive appetizer for friends and family. Hope you enjoy this recipe!

Rhubarb and Cottage Cheese Crostini
(appetizer or snack) serves: 6

• 2 rhubarb stalks, diced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 slices baguette bread, cut diagonally 1/2-inch thick
• 1 oz olive oil
• about 5-6 oz cottage cheese

1. In a medium saucepan, add the water and diced rhubarb. Boil, then simmer for 5-6 minutes. Add the sugar; stir, but don't mash the rhubarb.
2. On a baking sheet, lay out the slices of bread and brush it with the olive oil. Bake in a toaster oven for 5-10 minutes (275 degrees) or toasted to your liking.
3. When the bread is toasted, spread cottage cheese on the bread and place a spoonful of sweetened rhubarb on top.

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