Kohlrabi

Health Benefits

• Excellent source of vitamin C, which aids in iron absorption
• Great source of fiber, which helps your digestive system
• Good source of potassium, a mineral that is important for heart health

Preparation

• Separate the leaves from the bulbs.
• Under running water, scrub the bulb with a vegetable brush.
• Gently rinse the leaves under the running water.
• Once clean, remove the outside layer with a sharp knife.
• The skin of a kohlrabi is too thick for a vegetable peeler.

Easy Ideas

• Eat kohlrabi raw, steamed, roasted, or grilled.
• Use in soups, stews, casseroles, and salads.
• Add cooked kohlrabi to mashed potatoes.
• Enjoy with your favorite healthy dip.

Storage

• Wash thoroughly and store with leaf stems removed. 
• Kohlrabi bulbs can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. 
• Storage life can be extended if kohlrabi is placed in sealed perforated plastic bags.