Kohlrabi

Stewed Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

1 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin
2-4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
red chili flakes, to taste
1 medium winter kohlrabi, 2-3 lbs., peeled, end discarded, and chopped into ¾ dice
12-16 oz chopped tomatoes, including juices (canned is fine)
water or chicken broth
½ teaspoon turmeric
salt to taste
sugar or maple syrup, optional, to taste

Kohlrabi Fritters

Kohlrabi

2 cups grated kohlrabi, peeled first
1 cup grated carrot
2 eggs
salt, pepper, cayenne (to taste)
yogurt
sour cream and/or mashed avocado

Combine the kohlrabi, carrot, eggs, and seasonings and mix well.  Heat oil in skillet on medium high.  Drop spoonfuls of kohlrabi mixture onto skillet and fry on both sides until browned and cooked through.  Remove to serving plates and top with a dollop of yogurt mixed with sour cream and/or avocado.  Serve hot and eat up!

Kohlrabi Puree

Kohlrabi

You can also add garlic and/or parlsey or another herb to this to change the flavor! 

4 cups kohlrabi, peeled and chopped
4+ tablespoons butter
¼ cup cream (or to taste)
salt and pepper to taste
dash of ground nutmeg

Steam kohlrabi until very tender, about 20-30 min.  Cool and puree in food processor.  Add the rest of the ingredients.  Put in saucepan and stir 2-3 min. on medium heat to melt butter and cook off any remaining liquid.

Marinated Kohlrabi and Carrots

Kohlrabi

1 bunch kohlrabi, peeled and grated
1 bunch carrots, grated
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Wisk together dressing and pour over kohlrabi & carrots.  Refrigerate 6-24 hours, stirring occasionally.  Serve cold.

Roasted Squash and Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

kohlrabi, trimmed, peeled, and chopped into 3/4 inch dice
2+ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2+ teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, or dried thyme
2+ tablespoons minced sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage
salt & pepper
winter squash, like butternut, delicata, sweet dumpling, etc., peeled, seeds removed and chopped into 3/4 inch dice

Kohlrabi and Apple Salad

Kohlrabi
This makes a lovely fall salad with all local salad fixings!  Enjoy
 
For the salad, prepare:
Thinly sliced apple
Thinly sliced kohlrabi
Lettuce or fresh spinach, torn or chopped
 
For the dressing, wisk together:
1 teaspoon caraway seeds preferably toasted
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
 

Kohlrabi-Mushroom Soup

Kohlrabi

3 tablespoons oil
2 medium leeks, cleaned and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ lb. mushrooms, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2-3 cups kohlrabi, peeled and sliced
Salt, pepper, and dill or other herb minced

Heat oil in skillet on medium-high and sauté leek, garlic, and mushrooms, stirring, about 5 minutes.  Stir in tomato and cook another 5 minutes, stirring.  Add stock, bring to boil, and add kohlrabi.  Lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.  Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herb.

Kohlrabi Au Gratin

Kohlrabi

2 cups kohlrabi, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch thick bite sized pieces
½ cup cream
8oz. cream cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dill, minced (or other herb)
Salt, pepper, & a sprinkle of paprika to taste
2 oz. grated cheese like Gruyere or cheddar

German Kohlrabi Saute

Kohlrabi

2 cups kohlrabi, peeled and chopped
2-3 tbls butter
Salt and pepper
½-1 cup cream

Heat butter in skillet on medium heat. Sauté kohlrabi until softened, stirring, about 10 minutes (depending on size). Turn heat to medium-low, season with salt and pepper, and add cream. Cover and simmer until creamy and very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Serves 2-4.

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