STORAGE

• Remove all the leaves from the ‘bulb’

• Store them, and use them later. Treat them like kale, broccoli stems, or collard greens.

• Store both in plastic bags or wrapped in moist paper towels

Nutrition (1 cup RAW)

• Calories: 37, Carbs: 8g, Protein: 2g, Fiber: 5g

• Vitamins: C (93%DV), B6 (12%DV), Thiamin (3%DV), Folate (3%DV)

• Minerals: Potassium (10%DV), Magnesium (6%DV), Copper (6%DV)

Fun fact

• Kohlrabi is a refined cultivar of wild cabbage. Its name is a derivation from the german word for cabbage (kohl) and turnip. While radishes have many similar flavors and textures, kohlrabi grows mostly above ground.

5 ways to EAT FRESH KOHLRABI

1. Coarsely grate (think thick grated cheddar cheese size) and mix into a salad to add a little crunch and extra flavor

2. Finely chop the leaves and add them to a vinaigrette dressing

3. Coarsely chop the leaves and add them into the salad

4. Use the greens as one of your pizza toppings. 

5. Use the greens in place of any recipe calling for kale or collard greens

Breakfast

 Coarsely chop the leaves and add them into an egg scramble

Lunch

Chop and saute with onions, this is one of the best ways to enjoy it!

Kohlrabi Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette

Kohlrabi Greens Salad

Apple Kohlrabi Salad

Dinner

Add this to your stir fry for the week. Steak and chicken would both go well, add in your broccoli and enjoy a great dish!

Mix a few veggies together and try making your own vegetable stock for a tasty soup