10 Easy Kohlrabi Recipes That Are a Must-Try for Dinner
Make soups, salads and so much more with this vegetable!
If you've ever seen these bulbous, stemmed vegetables at the farmer's market and passed them by, you're seriously missing out on a world of fun and tasty kohlrabi recipes. Also known as German turnip, kohlrabi is a green or purple-hued cruciferous vegetable (in the same family as broccoli or cabbage) and tastes like one, too. It's crunchy and mildly sweet and can be eaten raw or cooked. Unlike some of it's ready-to-eat sibs, kohlrabi should be peeled first because the outside skin is thick and fibrous. After peeling, it can be chopped, grated, steamed, sautéed, roasted, you name it!
Wondering: what's the best way to eat kohlrabi? We rounded up our favorite ways to use the healthy vegetable, from crunchy slaws that star on the side of any grilling recipe to shallow-fried, crispy fritters to veggie-packed salads and soup. It can even be transformed into French fries with the help of your air fryer (or baked in the oven) for a delicious and healthy snack. The hearty vegetable is also great for bulking up vegetarian recipes like meat-free sandwiches, veggie rice noodles and vegetarian sushi rolls. A little crunch goes a long way! Bonus: You can also eat the leaves attached to the stems (try sautéing them like kale) so you don't have to waste a single bite. Now, who's hungry for kohlrabi?
Crock-Pot Chicken with Walnut-Herb Sauce
Made with cabbage, kohlrabi and cucumber, this lemony slaw is the perfect crunchy partner to tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken.
Get the Crock-Pot Chicken with Cabbage-Kohlrabi Slaw recipe.
Shrimp, Tofu, and Kohlrabi Collard Rolls
Use sturdy collard greens instead of wraps for added crunch. Just dip them in boiling water to soften, and they'll be ready to roll.
Get the Shrimp, Tofu, and Kohlrabi Collard Rolls recipe from Prevention.
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Spicy Kohlrabi Noodles
Marinate chopped kohlrabi in a zesty ginger-lime dressing for 30 minutes to season it from the inside out.
Get the Spicy Kohlrabi Noodles recipe from Love and Lemons.
Kohlrabi Fries
Toss kohlrabi sticks in a blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika and cumin and throw them in the air fryer (or oven!) for the tastiest way to eat your veggies.
Get the Kohlrabi Fries recipe from Kara Lydon.
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Shaved Kohlrabi Salad with Basil and Parmesan
Thinly shaved and tossed with salt and white balsamic vinegar, kohlrabi softens slightly and becomes easy (and even more delicious!) to eat.
Get the Shaved Kohlrabi Salad with Basil and Parmesan recipe from Alexandra's Kitchen.
Kohlrabi Soup with Kohlrabi Greens
Use every part of the plant in this light, gluten-free and vegan soup.
Get the Kohlrabi Soup with Kohlrabi Greens recipe from Homemade in the Kitchen.
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Sweet Potato and Kohlrabi Fritters with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce
The slightly sweet flavor of kohlrabi plays nicely with baked sweet potato in these pan-fried fritters that make a delicious, light lunch or snack.
Get the Sweet Potato and Kohlrabi Fritters with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce recipe from Jessica in the Kitchen.
Braised Celery and Kohlrabi
Serve these softened, buttery vegetables with rice for a complete meal.
Get the Braised Celery and Kohlrabi recipe from Chilean Food and Garden.
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Roasted Kohlrabi
This recipe keeps it simple: just peel, chop, season and roast. The perfect vegetable side dish!
Get the Roasted Kohlrabi recipe from Spend with Pennies.
Mashed Kohlrabi with Roasted Garlic
Switch up your typical mash with boiled kohlrabi, garlic and a splash of heavy cream. It'll have a similar texture to mashed turnips. Tasty!
Get the Mashed Kohlrabi with Roasted Garlic recipe from The Rustic Foodie.
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