All about turnip-like star.
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If you loveBrussels sprouts, broccoli,cabbage, andkale, its time to start enjoying kohlrabi.
Its a little hard to conceptualize, so youll just have to try it for yourself!
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Heres everything you gotta know about kohlrabi.
What Is Kohlrabi?
Kohlrabi is acruciferous vegetablethat can be enjoyed raw or cooked.
Elise Bauer
Kohlrabi is one of my favorites, saysCasey Thompson, executive chef atFolktablein Sonoma, California.
I grew up with kohlrabi on the dinner table as a snack with butter and salt.
My grandfather grew it.
Greg DuPree
My grandmother is French, and they lived in Germany for years.
It is also called a German turnip.
Inside, the kohlrabi is white.
Victor Protasio
What Are Kohlrabi Noodles?
Kohlrabi noodles can be made at home, or found in theproduce departmentof specialty stores, likeTrader Joes.
Kohlrabi Benefits
Kohlrabi is full of health benefits.
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In fact, its known for beinghigh in calcium and potassium,which is great forbone health.
It makes a great salad, slaw, stewed vegetable, or crudite, says Thompson.
I mostly love it raw.
At Folktable, we currently have it on the menu with our chicken schnitzel.
Kohlrabi Ham Bake
This Polish-inspired one-dish meal is hearty and comes together super easily.
Plus, its a great way to freshen upleftover ham.
Serve a scoop with spicy mustard on the side.
Here, the natural sweetness of the kohlrabi pairs well with thecarrotsand glazed pork.
Its the ideal fall feast!
