Braised Kohlrabi


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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 85.3
  • Total Fat: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.4 mg
  • Sodium: 717.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 5.8 g

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Introduction

Kohlrabi is a member of the turnip family, and tastes like a mild, sweet turnip. For this dish, only the large bulb is used. The leaves can be used as you would turnip greens for a separate recipe.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research
Kohlrabi is a member of the turnip family, and tastes like a mild, sweet turnip. For this dish, only the large bulb is used. The leaves can be used as you would turnip greens for a separate recipe.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research


Ingredients

    1 tsp. butter 1 1/2 lbs. kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 1/2 cups fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions


1. In nonstick medium skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add kohlrabi and sauté 5 minutes.

2. Add broth, bring to boil, cover and lower heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until kohlrabi is tender. Cover may be removed during last 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add pepper, to taste.

Makes 4 servings.

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer and educates the public about the results.


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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    This is a delicious way to prepare kohlrabi! It was great when first made and stayed delicious as leftovers - 1/4/13


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    Very Good
    This was really good. I added a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese too it as well. - 6/19/11


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    Just FYI, kohlrabi is in the cabbage family, not the turnip family, although the globes look more like turnip than cabbage. They taste more like cabbage than turnip, and botanically, they are in the cabbage family. - 12/19/10


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    Very Good
    My husband had seconds! - 6/17/10


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    Incredible!
    I really liked this. Very tasty and low in calories. - 12/24/07