Ginger-Rhubarb Parfaits

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped fresh or 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen chopped rhubarb, thawed
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• 2 cups vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
• Slivered crystallized ginger (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan, and stir well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 4 minutes or until rhubarb is tender.
2. Place rhubarb mixture in food processor, and process until smooth; chill. Layer with the frozen yogurt in parfait glasses. Garnish with mint and crystallized ginger, if desired.