Kohlrabi? The German Turnip.

Kohlrabi from Cecerelli's

Wondering what a kohlrabi is? I was too.

It looks .... weird, but don't be afraid!! It is very healthy for you and it's totally worth a try. Kohlrabi is a root vegetable in the same family as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens and brussel sprouts. The two most common varieties are purple and white (which is actually light green) - you will be getting the purple kind. You can eat it raw (peel it first!) as a snack, on a veggie dip platter, in a salad or in a raw soup. I haven't tried them yet, but it is said to be crispy and taste like a mix of broccoli and turnip, and the purple variety is supposedly sweeter than the white/green. You can also cook it if you want...people often steam it, roast it or sitr fry it. Some people hollow out the vegetable and stuff it. I'll include some recipe ideas at the bottom.

Alright here's the good stuff, hopefully it inspires you to give this strange veggie a chance:

Kohlrabi ...

• is very high in vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber and B-complex vitamins,
• is rich in minerals such as copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, iron, and phosphorus,
• has 0 cholesterol and neglibible amounts of fat
• only has about 35-40 calories/cup serving.
• has edible greens!! Cook them like you would a collard or mustard green (sautee).

So here are some recipe ideas for you to try, and hopefully enjoy!

I roasted mine and it came out great! Just pre-heat the over to 425 degrees. Then Cube up your Kohlrabi, mix it with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Put in the oven and bake until golden and tender!

1. 5 Ways to Cook Kohlrabi! - includes Kohlrabi Fritters, Soup, Steamed and Roasted.
2. Quinoa Stuffed Kohlrabi

If you have any recipes of your own that use Kohlrabi, please share!!!
-B


Sources: nutrition-and-you.com, vegparadise.com, gardenguides.com, and northcountrypulicradio.com