Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

KOHL – RA – BEE

Kohlrabi (German turnip or turnip cabbage) (Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group) is an annual vegetable, and is a low, stout cultivarof cabbage. Kohlrabi can be eaten raw as well as cooked.

The Kohlrabi root is frequently used raw in salad or slaws. It has a texture similar to that of a broccoli stem, but with a flavor that is sweeter and less vegetal. Kohlrabi leaves are edible and can be used interchangeably with collard greens and kale.