What does kohlrabi taste like?

Kohlrabi tastes like broccoli stalk. This cruciferous vegetable has a lightly sweet, earthy flavor and peppery taste (like a radish but less peppery.) It has a very slight sulfur note to it due to the fact that it is in the cabbage family. Purple kohlrabi and green kohlrabi are both pale greenish yellow in the center and taste the same.

Can I use a box grater or food processor?

You can use either, but do not go by the total shredded amount, instead start with 1 pound of kohlrabi, then shred it.

Is kohlrabi good for you?

Yes it is. It is low in carbohydrates, starches and sugars, and high in fiber. It is only 35 calories per cup! To read more about kohlrabi be sure to check out our complete guide to kohlrabi .

What goes with Kohlrabi slaw?

This kohlrabi slaw has a spicy and fresh Mexican recipe vibe that makes it a great accompaniment to not only Burgers and other cookout recipes but it also goes with classic family-friendly Mexican dinner recipes like Mexican Chicken Casserole , Chicken Taco Sloppy Joes , Chicken Enchiladas or Veggie Tacos . For a Mexican-inspired cookout, pair this kohlrabi slaw with Mexican Pasta Salad and grilled corn with chipotle lime butter ! Throw some Garlic, Lemon chicken with jalapeno on the grill and you’ve got a stellar and inspired meal with a little bit of a spicy kick!

Kohlrabi Slaw

Name: Easy Kohlrabi Slaw Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 large kohlrabi, about 1 pound; 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 radishes, or 1 small watermelon radish, cut into matchsticks; 1 small red or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced; ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped; ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion or 2 sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño, or to taste, seeded if desired

Description

This easy Kohlrabi Slaw is made with cilantro, lime and jalapeno with bright and colorful veggies for an easy vegetable side dish to pair with Mexican food or for a summer cookout side dish.

Ingredients

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2 large kohlrabi, about 1 pound

1 teaspoon fresh lime zest

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 radishes, or 1 small watermelon radish, cut into matchsticks

1 small red or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion or 2 sliced green onions

2 tablespoons minced jalapeño, or to taste, seeded if desired

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Instructions

Cut root end off the bottom of the kohlrabi and any stalks and leaves. Stand on cut end for stability. Peel off thick skin with a sharp paring knife. Cut into spiralized noodles with a spiralizer or into matchsticks by hand or with a mandoline. Trim long spiralized noodles if necessary.
Whisk lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey and salt in a large bowl.
Add radishes, bell pepper, kohlrabi, cilantro, red onion and jalapeno and toss to combine.

Notes

Kohlrabi: To cut by hand slice into thin slabs and cut into matchsticks.

Jalapeños: To make the dish less spicy, remove seeds from jalapeno before mincing

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Side dish
Method: no cook
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 120
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 317 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg