Try Something New: Kohlrabi

My son Capt. M and I are on a fruit and vegetable tasting adventure. Capt. M is 4 and has an interest in trying new things- especially fruits and veggies. I decided that each week I would buy something new for us to try and then share it with you!

Last week I picked up Kohlrabi from the farmer’s market. I had read about Kohlrabi in my Vegetable Gardener’s Bible but I had never tried it before. Kohlrabi is in the cabbage family. It is an odd looking thing with large leaves and stems coming off a round ball. Kohlrabi can be eaten raw or cooked.

Preparing Kohlrabi

First cut the large leaves and stems off of the Kohlrabi. I was told you can cook the leaves like collard greens but the best part is the round ball part of the Kohlrabi.

Cut the kohlrabi in half. Then cut the woody end off the bottom. You want to peel or cut the darker green skin off the kohlrabi. This outer skin is too tough to eat.

When you get done cutting, you will have a white vegetable that is completely edible! You can slice it, dice it or grate it to add to your salad. Eat a plain piece first so you can really taste that sweet flavor.

Capt. M and I both tried the Kohlrabi raw. It has a slightly sweet flavor and tastes like a cross between broccoli and cabbage. It is a mild flavor though- not strong like broccoli. Kohlrabi is crisp and moist. It is wonderful in a green salad! Capt. M and I both enjoyed Kohlrabi.

The other great thing about Kohlrabi is that is stores well in the refrigerator. If you keep the leaves attached it can store for up to one month!

Have you tried Kohlrabi? Do you have suggestions for obscure fruits and veggies we should try?

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Renae Chiovaro

Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.