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Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is one of the more unusual vegetables in the Cold Springs Organics box — a bulbous stem that grows above ground, with a crisp texture similar to a water chestnut or broccoli stem and a mild, sweet flavour somewhere between cabbage and apple. The leaves are also edible.

  • Refrigerate the bulb in a produce bag for up to 2 weeks.
  • If the greens are still attached, remove and store separately — they wilt within a few days.

Trim the stems, peel the tough outer skin with a sharp vegetable peeler (it can be fibrous), and slice, julienne, or shred as needed. Young small kohlrabi may not need peeling.

  • Raw — slice or shred and eat in salads or slaws — it stays crisp and has a pleasant crunch.
  • Roasted — cube, toss with oil and salt, roast at 425°F for 20–25 minutes.
  • Stir-fried — julienne and stir-fry with other vegetables over high heat.

Kohlrabi slaw — shred raw kohlrabi and toss with apple cider vinegar, a touch of honey, dill, and salt for a bright and crunchy slaw.