Sunday, May 27, 2012

Roasted Kohlrabi



                                                              
Kohlrabi             

(German turnip)

Vegetable of the same family as that of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower kale, collard greens and brussel sprouts.belongs. This perennial, cool season vegetable, grown all over the temperate climates for its succulent round shaped modified stem as well its turnip-flavored greens. Mildly sweet, succulent Kohlrabi is notably rich in vitamins and Dietary fiber; but has only 27 calories per 100 g, negligible amount of fat, and zero cholesterol. Fresh kohlrabi stem is rich source of vitamin-C and powerful anti-oxidant. It helps body maintain healthy connective tissue, teeth, and gum.

Roasted kohlrabi (side dish) (serves 4)

 4 Kohlrabi

1 clove garlic

1 Tablespoon olive oil

3 Tablespoon fresh grated parmesan cheese

Sea salt and pepper to taste

 Instructions

1 Preheat an oven to 400  F.
2.Cut the kohlrabi into thick slices. Combine olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

3.Toss kohlrabi slices in the olive oil mixture to coat. Spread kohlrabi in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4.Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally in order to brown evenly.

5.Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven to allow the Parmesan cheese


In health.....

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