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Kohlrabi with Honey Butter Recipe

If you're not acquainted with kohlrabi, this recipe will serve as a pleasant introduction. Honey and lemon lend a sweet, citrusy taste to the turnip-veggie. "I found the recipe several years ago and give it a try. It remains one of our favorite dishes," Wanda Holoubek writes from Salina, Kansas.

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Kohlrabi with Honey Butter Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

1 pound kohlrabi (4 to 5 small), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8-inch strips
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lemon slices

Directions

In a large skillet, bring 1 in. of water, kohlrabi and carrot to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a small bowl, combine the chives, lemon juice, butter, honey, lemon peel and pepper; mix well. Drain vegetables and transfer to a serving bowl. Add honey butter and toss to coat. Garnish with lemon slices. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1/2 cup) equals 77 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Kohlrabi with Honey Butter in Light & Tasty April/May 2002, p10

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Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2011 by tamarachronister

Also new to Kohlrabi - great recipe. I have it growing in my garden - where can it be purchased? So far none of our markets have it.

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2010 by JCV4

This was my first experience with kohlrabi - both cooking and eating it. My husband and I both enjoyed it and are ready to try another recipe. Thank you!