Kohlrabi: 4 Easy Ways - Fresh Fork Market (2024)

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Kohlrabi is likely one of those vegetables that you hadn't met before your Fresh Fork days, but it is an incredibly tasty and versatile veggie. After you've peeled the thick outside layer off, try one of these 4 variations on preparing it!

For Roasted Kohlrabi

1 large kohlrabi

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic

Salt and vinegar

Kohlrabi with Butter & Onions

1 large kohlrabi, peeled & diced

2 tbsp butter

1 white or sweet onion, roughly chopped

2 tbsp flour

1/4 cup cream or milk

Parker's Kohlrabi Slaw

1 large kohlrabi, peeled and julienned/shredded

1-2 tart apples, julienned

1 tbsp minced onion (optional)

1 tbsp minced parsley

salt and pepper

1 tbsp cream

2 tsp whole grain mustard

1 tbsp vinegar

or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Parker's Kohlrabi Soup

1/2 cup each finely chopped carrot, onion & celery

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1-2 tbsp butter

1 large kohlrabi, peeled and sliced

1 quart (4 cups) warms chicken or veggie stock

Roasted Kohlrabi

2

layer to expose the inner flesh. Dice the kohlrabi into approximately 1/2" inch pieces.

3

Toss the diced kohlrabi with olive oil, garlic, and salt. Add some coarsely chopped onion pieces if you like, half way thru roasting. Roast in a roasting pan (not a cookie sheet, needs sides) so that you may toss them over every now and then. You want to cook them until the bottom starts to stick then toss and repeat. It will take about 45 minutes to cook.

4

After you remove them from the oven, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve warm.

Kohlrabi with Butter & Onions

5

In a thick bottomed skillet, cook diced kohlrabi with butter. As the kohlrabi starts to brown a bit (5 minutes or so), add some onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook until kohlrabi is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes depending on heat. Toss regularly.

6

For a creamy sauce, dust 1 tbsp of flour over the cooking kohlrabi. Then pour in the cream or milk three quarters cup of milk. Stir until the milk thickens. Serve warm.

Parker’s Kohlrabi Slaw

7

Peel the kohlrabi. Shred it on a box grater and mix with shredded apple. Use a ratio of about 2/3 kohlrabi to 1/3 apple. Toss with either just apple cider vinegar or for a creamier slaw, try cream, mustard, and a little vinegar. Add onion and parsley (if you like) and season with salt and pepper. Chill one hour or up to overnight. Serve chilled, and goes great with pork and BBQ.

Parker’s Kohlrabi Soup

8

Sweat the mirepoix (carrot, celery, onion) with some butter over very low heat in a covered pan and give it about 15-20 minutes. About halfway through, add the thyme and the bayleaf. Check occasionally to make sure they are not browning, but softening.

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Add peeled, sliced kohlrabi, and then start adding in warmed chicken or veggie stock to cover the veggies (you might only need 2.5-3.5 cups, reserve some stock in case you want it thinner), and simmer. When the veggies are very soft, remove the bay leaf and purée the soup using an immersion blender, in an upright blender or using a food mill.

10

Season the soup with salt and pepper, and hit the soup with some cream if you want a thicker, creamier texture.

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Ingredients

For Roasted Kohlrabi

1 large kohlrabi

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic

Salt and vinegar

Kohlrabi with Butter & Onions

1 large kohlrabi, peeled & diced

2 tbsp butter

1 white or sweet onion, roughly chopped

2 tbsp flour

1/4 cup cream or milk

Parker's Kohlrabi Slaw

1 large kohlrabi, peeled and julienned/shredded

1-2 tart apples, julienned

1 tbsp minced onion (optional)

1 tbsp minced parsley

salt and pepper

1 tbsp cream

2 tsp whole grain mustard

1 tbsp vinegar

or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Parker's Kohlrabi Soup

1/2 cup each finely chopped carrot, onion & celery

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1-2 tbsp butter

1 large kohlrabi, peeled and sliced

1 quart (4 cups) warms chicken or veggie stock

Directions

Roasted Kohlrabi

1

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Remove the root end, leaves, and peel/slice off the thick outer

2

layer to expose the inner flesh. Dice the kohlrabi into approximately 1/2" inch pieces.

3

Toss the diced kohlrabi with olive oil, garlic, and salt. Add some coarsely chopped onion pieces if you like, half way thru roasting. Roast in a roasting pan (not a cookie sheet, needs sides) so that you may toss them over every now and then. You want to cook them until the bottom starts to stick then toss and repeat. It will take about 45 minutes to cook.

4

After you remove them from the oven, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve warm.

Kohlrabi with Butter & Onions

5

In a thick bottomed skillet, cook diced kohlrabi with butter. As the kohlrabi starts to brown a bit (5 minutes or so), add some onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook until kohlrabi is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes depending on heat. Toss regularly.

6

For a creamy sauce, dust 1 tbsp of flour over the cooking kohlrabi. Then pour in the cream or milk three quarters cup of milk. Stir until the milk thickens. Serve warm.

Parker’s Kohlrabi Slaw

7

Peel the kohlrabi. Shred it on a box grater and mix with shredded apple. Use a ratio of about 2/3 kohlrabi to 1/3 apple. Toss with either just apple cider vinegar or for a creamier slaw, try cream, mustard, and a little vinegar. Add onion and parsley (if you like) and season with salt and pepper. Chill one hour or up to overnight. Serve chilled, and goes great with pork and BBQ.

Parker’s Kohlrabi Soup

8

Sweat the mirepoix (carrot, celery, onion) with some butter over very low heat in a covered pan and give it about 15-20 minutes. About halfway through, add the thyme and the bayleaf. Check occasionally to make sure they are not browning, but softening.

9

Add peeled, sliced kohlrabi, and then start adding in warmed chicken or veggie stock to cover the veggies (you might only need 2.5-3.5 cups, reserve some stock in case you want it thinner), and simmer. When the veggies are very soft, remove the bay leaf and purée the soup using an immersion blender, in an upright blender or using a food mill.

10

Season the soup with salt and pepper, and hit the soup with some cream if you want a thicker, creamier texture.

Kohlrabi: 4 Easy Ways

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Kohlrabi: 4 Easy Ways - Fresh Fork Market (2024)

FAQs

What is the best way to fix kohlrabi? ›

Toss the diced kohlrabi with olive oil, garlic, and salt. Add some coarsely chopped onion pieces if you like, half way thru roasting. Roast in a roasting pan (not a cookie sheet, needs sides) so that you may toss them over every now and then. You want to cook them until the bottom starts to stick then toss and repeat.

What is a good substitute for kohlrabi? ›

Broccoli stems are my favorite substitute when I can't find kohlrabi at the farmers market. Both broccoli and kohlrabi are in the brassica family (cabbage family), and have a similar flavor and texture. Plus, you get broccoli stems for free when you buy a full broccoli crown, so using it is a total win-win.

What is kohlrabi and how do you cook it? ›

All parts of the kohlrabi can be eaten, both raw and cooked. It is delicious steamed, sautéed, roasted, stuffed, creamed, in soup or stew, and eaten raw. Smaller kohlrabi tends to taste sweeter; the vegetable develops a sharper, more radish-like flavor as it matures.

Does kohlrabi go bad? ›

Kohlrabi can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. Storage life can be extended if kohlrabi is placed in sealed perforated plastic bags. To prevent cross-contamination, keep kohlrabi away from raw meat and meat juices.

What's the easiest way to peel kohlrabi? ›

Cut out the core: Use the tip of your knife to cut at an angle through the core. Discard the tough center. Peel the kohlrabi: Now that you have small, manageable quarters, use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove the tough skin.

What is kohlrabi called in America? ›

Kohlrabi (German: [koːlˈʁaːbi]; pronounced /koʊlˈrɑːbi/ in English; scientific name Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group), also called German turnip or turnip cabbage, is a biennial vegetable, a low, stout cultivar of wild cabbage.

Is kohlrabi good for your gut? ›

Both the water and fiber abundant in kohlrabi help this veggie are good for your gut and digestive health as well. It contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, which promotes overall digestive regularity while combating common gastrointestinal (GI) complaints like gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation.

Is kohlrabi better raw or cooked? ›

All parts of the kohlrabi are edible, though most people just stick to the bulbous bottom. The leaves and stems are best sautéed or added to a stir-fry. The bulb can be eaten raw, which maintains its super-crisp texture and mild bite, or it can be roasted, sautéed, steamed, or boiled and mashed like a potato.

How do Germans eat kohlrabi? ›

Kohlrabi can be eaten raw or cooked. Raw kohlrabi is delicious and refreshing shredded with a vinaigrette dressing or added to a salad.

How do you know when kohlrabi is done? ›

Fast growth without heat or moisture stress results in a good crop. Harvest kohlrabi when the bulb is two to three inches in width.

What does kohlrabi go well with? ›

Meat: Kohlrabi pairs well with meats such as bacon, chicken, sausage, and pork. Herbs: Fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, mint, rosemary, thyme, and chives complement the nutty, buttery flavour of kohlrabi and add a bright, fresh flavour.

Why does kohlrabi hurt my stomach? ›

Cruciferous vegetables also have a complex sugar called raffinose that humans can't break down. That can also lead to gassiness and gut discomfort. Cooking cruciferous vegetables help break down this sugar.

What is the disease in kohlrabi? ›

Yellows, clubroot, black rot and downy mildew are a few cabbage family diseases that may affect kohlrabi but are not common in the home garden. Plant disease resistant varieties when available and maintain vigorous plants. Avoid handling the plants when they are wet and remove any infected plants/plant parts.

Can I freeze kohlrabi raw? ›

Storing & Cooking Information

Storing: Kohlrabi can be stored in the vegetable bin for up to a week. Freezing: Cut off tops and roots and wash well. Slice ¼-inch thick or dice into ½-inch cubes.

How do you prepare raw kohlrabi? ›

How to prepare kohlrabi. Snip off the leaf stems, trim off the base and top, then use a potato peeler or sharp knife to peel it as if it's an apple. Then thinly slice, chunk or cut into wedges.

What is the best season for kohlrabi? ›

It is better to grow giant kohlrabi as a fall crop. Direct seed kohlrabi in the garden from mid-April until early May, at one inch spacing, and one-fourth to one-half inch deep. Avoid planting after May 1. The high temperatures will not produce good quality.

What are the benefits of eating kohlrabi? ›

Kohlrabi is a low glycemic index food. As a result, it can help improve satiety and glycemic control. As part of a healthy diet, kohlrabi can help improve overall metabolism and aid with weight loss. Because kohlrabi is high in calcium and magnesium, it contributes to stronger bones.

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