What is kohlrabi?
Kohlrabi (German for “cabbage turnip”) is a crisp, mildly sweet bulb from the cabbage family, tasting like a cross between broccoli stem and apple. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, and provides fibre, potassium, vitamin B6 and glucosinolates, the beneficial compounds found in cruciferous vegetables.
Wellness
Immune health A cup of raw kohlrabi provides more than a full day’s vitamin C for an adult.
Digestive health Kohlrabi provides around 5 grams of fibre per cup, which keeps you regular and feeds your good gut bacteria.
Heart health Potassium and fibre support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol.
Plant compounds Like other cruciferous vegetables, kohlrabi contains glucosinolates. Diets rich in cruciferous vegetables are linked with a lower risk of some cancers and heart disease, as part of an overall healthy eating pattern.
Blood sugar Kohlrabi is low in carbohydrate and high in fibre, a great crunchy swap for higher-carb sides.
Beauty
From the inside Vitamin C helps your body make collagen for firm, healthy skin.
Weight management
A cup of kohlrabi has only around 150 kJ (36 calories) and plenty of filling fibre, making it a crunchy, satisfying winter vegetable.
Cooking with kohlrabi
This sweet and savoury veggie is at its most beneficial eaten raw, add finely sliced with Brussels sprouts, finely sliced red radish and crisp apples for a super, sexy salad. It is just as good quickly cooked alone or added to more complex dishes.
Kohlrabi roasted with some quality olive oil, minced garlic and a handful of Parmesan cheese, makes for a delicious stand-alone meal or side dish.
If you cut Kohlrabi into wedges, dredge them in healthy flour such as buckwheat, sprinkle them with sea salt & smoked paprika and pan-fry them in a little grape seed oil, delicious unique home fries.
You can even whip up a batch of Kohlrabi and chicken broth soup, finish with a dollop of Parmesan and mustard flavoured Greek style yogurt.
” In German, kohlrabi means “cabbage turnip.”
This article is general information about food and wellbeing, not medical advice. Please talk to your GP or a qualified health professional about any health condition, medication or major change to your diet.
