Roasted Kohlrabi Recipe | Cooking On The Weekends (2024)

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Roasted Kohlrabi recipes deliver a powerful punch of natural sweetness in every bite. If you’ve ever wondered how to cook Kohlrabi, and thought it might be daunting, this recipe is the place to start. Roasted with only salt, pepper and oil, this vegetarian side dish couldn’t be easier or more delicious!Roasted Kohlrabi Recipe | Cooking On The Weekends (1)I don’t always keep up with fashion trends. (GASP!) I do my best, but if I’m going somewhere special, I call in the troops — AKA, my stylish cousin — to find out “what the kids are wearing” these days.

Food trends, on the other hand — well, that’s where I’m in the know.

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I've learned from Meilssa's Produce that Kohlrabi recipes have become a hot trend.

So I’ve been cooking up a storm with Kohlrabi -- I liked it before, and now I'm much more intrigued with it.

When we made Coconut Kohlrabi Lemon Soup last week, we talked about how incredibly versatile this unique vegetable is.

There are so many different ways to use it.

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How to Use and Cook Kohlrabi

  • Roast it - As I mentioned above, if you’ve never worked with this interesting vegetable, I think this Roasted Kohlrabi recipe is the place to start. The result of this super easy recipe is a very, naturally sweet treat.
  • Purée it - It’s delicious in soups and sauces.
  • Sauté it - this will have a similar result to roasting, as it will caramelize nicely bringing all of the natural sugars to the surface.
  • Eat it raw - It’s wonderful in slaws, salads, or as a vehicle for delicious dips!
  • Spiralize it - A pretty way to serve it raw or cooked.

Kohlrabi recipes can also be made with the greens of the vegetable -- they're fantastic in a stir-fry, and you can use the stems in stocks and broths.

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What Does Kohlrabi Taste Like?

In a word . . . cabbage.

In a few words, when it’s cooked, it tastes like a mix between green cabbage and cauliflower. They are all in the same family of vegetables, after all -- along with radishes, turnips, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and more.

When Kohlrabi is raw, while it still has a cabbage-like flavor, the texture is reminiscent of a very crisp apple and jicama.

Look at how beautifully it caramelizes. Perfect. Roasted Kohlrabi Recipe | Cooking On The Weekends (5)

What to serve with Roasted Kohlrabi

  • Roasted Kohlrabi is a great side dish to serve with most meats, poultry or fish.
  • You can add it to grains, salads, or even top a pizza with it!
  • I think it would especially good with something like Mexican Blackened Salmon.
  • And if you want to keep it vegetarian or vegan, it would be lovely with Smoky Vegetable Lemon Quinoa.

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What's in this recipe?

  • kohlrabi
  • salt, pepper
  • olive oil

That is all you need to make this what I think is one of the best kohlrabi recipes ever.

Oh, and if you love this, you won't want to miss Coconut Kohlrabi Lemon Soup (below). It's so delicious!

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So even though I don’t know what shoes you should be wearing, I do know you should be learning how to cook Kohlrabi. 😉

Enjoy!

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Roasted Kohlrabi Recipe

Valentina K. Wein

Roasted with only salt, pepper and oil, this vegetarian side dish couldn’t be easier or more delicious!

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Kohlrabi (about ¾ pound each)
  • olive oil for the pan
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F, and adjust a rack to the top third.

  • Cut off the stems and greens from the Kohlrabi (saving them for another use, like stock and/or a stir-fry), and then peel them. Cut about ½ inch off each end, and then cut them into approximately ½ inch slices, horizontally. It’s important that they’re not too thin!

  • Generously drizzle olive oil on a sheet pan and then dredge each Kohlrabi slice in the oil to coat both sides. (They should not be “swimming” in the oil — just well coated.) Season both sides with salt and pepper, arranging them on the pan with about an inch between them.

  • Place the sheet pan in the preheated 450°F oven and roast until golden brown on the surface, and tender on the inside, about 8 to 10 minutes on the first side, and about 4 to 6 on the second. You can test them with a fork -- it should slid out easily when they're done.

  • Serve!

NUTRITION

Calories: 93kcal

Keywords best vegetables to roast, great side dishes for meats and stews

Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

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    • valentina

      Yay, Dorothy! Makes me happy. It's SO deliciously sweet. 🙂

      Reply

  1. Veena Azmanov

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    One of my absolute favorite ways to eat Kohlrabi. This looks so good!! Love how simple and easy this is.

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    • valentina

      Thanks so much -- it's my current favorite way too! I'm amazed at how sweet it becomes.

      Reply

  2. Deanna

    I saw these at the grocery store and wasn't sure how or what to do with them!! Thank you!! Now I know I can't wait to try this recipe!

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    • valentina

      Yay! Thanks Deanna! I hope you enjoy them. 🙂

      Reply

  3. Beth

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    Oh wow! You sold me!! i have never eaten kohlrabi before but love all the related plants! We found romanesco a few weeks ago and totally love it! I'm headed out to go find some kohlrabi!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • valentina

      That's awesome, Beth! So fun you tried Romanesco -- I think that's the coolest looking vegetable in existence. Those geometric shapes are so pretty and bizarre, all at once. I hope you find Kohlrabi, and that you love it. Thank so much for checking out my recipe and writing. 🙂

      Reply

  4. Monica | Nourish & Fete

    Roasted Kohlrabi Recipe | Cooking On The Weekends (15)
    Haha, I completely hear you - I'm much more on trend when it comes to my food than anything else, and even there I think I lag behind most everyone, ha! But I have been wanting to try kohlrabi, and roasting it looks absolutely perfect for an introduction!

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    • valentina

      Thanks, Monica! I love it! We're all good at something, right? At least I know fashionable people to help me. 😉 Then those folks can call us with their cooking questions. 🙂

      Reply

  5. Diana

    I've never seen a Kohlrabi before, but now after seeing this recipe I will have to look for it next time I go grocery shopping!

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    • valentina

      I hope you try it Diana. Thanks!

      Reply

  6. David

    Honestly, Valentina, I can’t wait to try this. I have all sorts of ideas for using it... like the base of a first course, topped with a cheese mousse. Will report back for sure!

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    • valentina

      This makes me so happy, David. I'm sure you'll use it in a perfect, beautiful way. Can't wait to hear! 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply

      • valentina

        Hi Connie, Thanks for writing in. What a fantastic and delicious idea to use this as a base for Eggs Benedict. I love it! Enjoy. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

  7. Carlos Leo

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    I love kohlrabi but I just had it in salads. I will definitely try this recipe and the other ones your recommended. Thank you for this amazing post!

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    • valentina

      Thanks for checking this out, Carlos! I hope you enjoy the kohlrabi cooked. I love it (and raw, too). 🙂

      Reply

  8. Kim

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    We brought home kohlrabi from the farmers' market yesterday even though we weren't sure what to do with it. A Google search brought us to this site and we prepared it just as you instructed with a little sprinkling of garlic powder on one side. The delicious kohlrabi was devoured! Thank you!

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    • valentina

      Hi Kim! This makes me happy.Thank you for sharing, and I'm so pleased you loved it. The touch of garlic powder is a great idea. 🙂 Enjoy! ~Valentina

      Reply

  9. Kiera

    I got this in my csa this week and had no idea what to do with it. This was great! Even my husband, who doesn’t like veggies, ate it happily.

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    • valentina

      Thanks so much for sharing, Kiera. I love hearing this! And so awesome your husband liked it too. Such a compliment to you, the cook. 🙂

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    • Peggy Loomis

      I use kohlrabi in pasta salad and Cole slaw. Will try roasting. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply

      • valentina

        Great, thanks! 🙂

        Reply

  10. Gerlinde

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    I book marked this recipe because Kohlrabi was a stable of my childhood and I have never roasted it like this . Thank you for the recipe.

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    • valentina

      Great! Thanks so much and hope you love it! 🙂

      Reply

  11. Linda

    This looks soo great. Is it still good made in advance and warmed up?

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    • valentina

      Hi Linda, you can make this a couple of hours in advance and warm it in the oven, but I wouldn't do it much sooner than that. It's best right out of the oven, though. Thank you for checking out the recipe. I hope you love it! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

  12. Cathy Maxwell

    Can Kolhlrabi get too big to taste good? I planted it in my garden and it's getting ahead of me

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    • valentina

      Hi Cathy. My apologies for not getting back to this sooner. I've been on vacation. I don't know too much about this -- but, my guess is that the smaller it is, the sweeter and more tender it might be. I would say that the kohlrabi I use are about he size of tennis balls (though not as round). Hope this helps and that you try the recipe. Cheers! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

  13. Natalia

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    Great, but 8-10 mins+ 4-6 mins was not nearly long enough. It took about an hour to get golden brown and tender like yours.

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    • valentina

      Hi Natalia, thanks so much for writing in. I'm surprised it took that long -- could the slices have been thicker, or the oven cooler? I'm sorry it probably made your meal later than expected. I'm still happy you liked the taste, though! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

  14. sharyn fireman

    As a Home chef, I love to experiment with lots of veggies. Moving from Boston to Delray has unearthed a myriad of fresh veggies from farmers daily. I love K as it can support any manner of my crazy imagination. It's great in Chinese Stir fry, awesome in Pot-au-feu, great chopped in chicken salad (raw for crunch) etc. It is one of the healthiest and most versatile of all veggies. YOUZA! Roasting it tonight with a little garlic butter, skillet Pompano with Capers and Lemon, and a nice rosé. Key lime pie for desert.

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    • valentina

      Hi Sharyn, I love the Kohlrabi enthusiasm! Making it with capers and lemon sounds so delicious! And we are big Key lime pie fans over here. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

  15. Susie

    When I saw kohlrabi for the first time it looked like something alien with its antennae!
    I decided to make a pseudo apple pie (only bottom crust). I marinated the kohlrabi wedges in apple juice and added cinnamon. I did not reveal the real ingredients to my guests and asked them to guess what kind of pie it was. Some said apple pie and most said it was a delicious pear pie!

    I like to substitute potatoes with kohlrabi in goulash in order to cut calories.

    Thanks for your recipe. I shall definitely try it. 🙂

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    • valentina

      Hi Susie. Thanks so much for writing in. Wow, so cool you about the pseudo apple pie -- I love that people only guessed apple and pear. I never would have thought to do that. And I bet it's fantastic in the goulash. Oh, and I complete agree about their alien appearance. That's too funny, and true! I hope you love it roasted, and you might like this soup, too. Cheers and have a great weekend. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

  16. Gwyn Ellen

    It’s summer here in Australia… could these be done on the bbq?? TI A!

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    • valentina

      Hi Gwyn. Thanks for writing in. Yes, you can absolutely make it on the BBQ. I would char the slices at first, then move them to a slightly cooler spot on the grill to finish the cooking until they're tender. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

  17. Terri from Endicott

    First year I’ve ever seen kohlrabi and I’m excited to try this. Tried a different recipe to roast it but I didn’t like it. Had it mashed with herbs and it was awesome. I have a ton of them from my FarmShare. Now I know what to do with them. Thank you!

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    • valentina

      Hi Terri. Thanks so much for writing in and trying my recipe. I'm so happy you liked this it -- it's probably my favorite way to eat Kohlrabi. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

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