Description
If you’ve never cooked with kohlrabi before, this recipe is the perfect introduction. With its mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture, roasted kohlrabi is a wonderful alternative to potatoes or turnips. The garlic and olive oil add depth, while a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs brighten everything at the end. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough to serve at a gathering. Once you try it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start cooking with kohlrabi sooner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium kohlrabi bulbs, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop kohlrabi into cubes or wedges.
- Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from oven and finish with lemon juice, fresh herbs, and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, choose smaller, tender kohlrabi bulbs. Don’t skip the lemon juice—it brightens the dish beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg