EASY Sauteed Kohlrabi Greens
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- čas přidán 29. 07. 2024
- Are you trying out kohlrabi and don't know what to do with the greens? Try this simple way to cook them! See the recipe below.
Also, if you want to know more about kohlrabi, check out the "Kohlrabi 101 - The Basics" video at • Kohlrabi 101 - The Basics
EASY Sauteed Kohlrabi Greens
Makes about 4 Servings
Leaves and stems from 3 kohlrabi bulbs
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of half a lemon*
Water as needed (about 1 cup)
Remove the leaves and stems from three kohlrabi bulbs. Wash them well, then cut them into bite size pieces.
Heat a skillet on just over medium heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil and allow it to heat briefly. Add the garlic and allow it to saute briefly, taking care not to burn it. Add the kohlrabi greens and 2 or 3 tablespoons of water. Add salt and pepper to the greens and a little more water if needed; stir to combine. Cover the skillet and allow the greens to steam until they reach the desired tenderness that you like, or about 15 minutes. IMPORTANT! Check them very often to be sure the pan does not run dry. Add small amounts of water as needed so the greens cook with a minimal amount of water.
When the greens are done to your liking, drizzle with the lemon juice. Stir to combine and serve.
* If you do not have lemon juice, a very small amount of vinegar of your choice may be substituted. Start with a small amount, 1 or 2 teaspoons (to taste with the greens) and add up to a total of 1 tablespoon of vinegar, if desired. - Jak na to + styl
Thank you for showing this. I got a few from the farmers market today. Im thinking of preparing like you showed. Them eating cold in a salad.
I hope you enjoy them! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
@@JudiintheKitchen I just finished my first bowl. Mixed in some beets and black beans. They were delicious.
@@BrokeButBountifullyBlessed799 Awesome! Sounds yummy :) Thanks for sharing :)
@@JudiintheKitchen They tasted good but the stems were way too woody. Next time I will remove them and just eat the leaves.
@@caroleneuok5890 Now you know! The stems are optional. Enjoy :)
Thank you for this simple recipe. I made it along with the video which made it fun.
Oh awesome, Christine! That DOES sound like fun! Thanks for watching, sharing, and joining with me in cooking. I'm glad it worked well for you :)
Thanks. I'm thinking of sauteing mine with leftover radish leaves some time. I particularly loved the music in the background. Such an interesting choice.
That would work! I mix greens all the time and the flavors blend into one. Yummy! Interesting that you commented about background music. If you hear any background music on my videos, it's actually my husband practicing his flute. He's a professional musician/educator, and practices on a very regular basis. His practicing is in some of my videos :) Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Thank you for this, i am super excited to make these for dinner!
Awesome! I hope the recipe works well for you. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
@@JudiintheKitchen These are absolutely delicious! That lemon squeeze is amazing! On my greens from now on i am gonna add that lemon! Thank you for this delicious recipe!
@@mrsaveabuck5969 Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed the greens, AND learned the lemon trick. Yes...it works on any greens in helping to remove any remaining bitterness in them. So glad it worked for you!! Thanks for sharing :)
That's the way to live to 100 ! Brassica greens are absolutely delicious and very healthy (brussels sprouts leaves are the best in my opinion). What a great video - loved it...
Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for watching and sharing...LOVE those greens :)
Just bought my first Kohlrabi at the store today. Excited to try this!
Awesome, Lori! I hope the recipe works well for you! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
I just made it....delicious!
@@Bekind1969 GREAT LORI!!! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! NO need to toss those greens!!!!! Blessings to you and yours :)
@@JudiintheKitchen I used a little bit of chicken broth instead of the water and it added some great flavor. I also cut up a whole Kohlrabi and roasted it and ate both...yum!! Love your channel and getting to try all the new veggies I have never tried before.
@@Bekind1969 Thanks for sharing, Lori! Sounds like you made a really delish version of kohlrabi and greens! Yes, broth instead of water DOES make it more flavorful! GREAT thinking! I'm glad you enjoyed the veg :)
Thanks for the presentation. I will try this. I'm fond of veggies. And hope I would love the taste.
Hi Sonali Roy! Thanks for watching and commenting! The greens cooked up like any other deep leafy green and tasted pretty much like others too. So, if you like kale, collards or turnip greens, you would likely enjoy the kohlrabi greens too. Happy cooking :)
Thank you for this video.. just picked up some beautiful red kohlrabi at our local store in Germany.. it has beautiful greens on them and was looking for how to cook them ! This will be wonderful tonight with dinner... definitely will be adding the lemon!
Hi Karin! Thank YOU for commenting and sharing your experience! I hope you enjoy the greens. It's awesome to know I'm reaching someone in Germany!! WOW. Take care :)
Here in BC, Canada I have 20 growing in the garden,
Thank you! You were right; they look exactly like kale. Will give your method a try. Thanks again, God bless. :)
Thanks for watching and commenting! They were good to me, so I hope you enjoy them too :)
Great to use the green too! Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank YOU for watching and commenting :)
Thanks! I'll give it a try!
You're welcome James! Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope the recipe works well for you :)
Here in sri lanka even the leaves of red beets and white radish/daikon are cooked same way as kohlrabi leaves. Try it once nearly same way as above, but with one added finely chopped shalott, some chiliflakes and instead of the water use organic vegetable or chicken stock - also very delicious!
Hi Ingrid! Thanks for watching AND sharing!! Great tips :)
So helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome, Jill! I'm glad this video was helpful to you!! Enjoy those greens :)
I like how you don't waste those delicious stems🤓👍
Why waste them when they're edible and yummy? Thanks for watching and sharing :)
good video，will try，thank！
You're welcome, Po Po! I hope you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
It reminds me of collard greens.☺️
Yes Lee! Kohlrabi greens are VERY much like collard greens, mustard greens, kale, and any other type of deep leafy green. They can be cooked in the same way you cook your favorite deep leafy greens. Also, they can all be mixed. I've cooked a blend of kohlrabi greens, kale, broccoli greens (leaves), and cauliflower greens (leaves) and it was delish! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Thanks 🙏🌷
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting :) Blessings to you and yours :)
I didn't know this about the leaves either. We always ate the bulb, either raw or in Vegetable Soups(its just Vegetables simmered in Broth) and then we not have allot kohlrabi greens. But the way you use here, is exactly like the Chinese cook cabbage.
Just cut it into big pieces, wash it. Then in a wok add oil, mix in salt, add some garlic slices(Hong Kong people add a slice ginger also), throw in the cabbage pieces and stir them around so the oil/salt mixture covers the cabbage. Add water and put a wok lid on, and cook at high heat about 4-6 minutes depending on how much cabbage you have/how soft you want it.
We eat that rather crisp, half raw here.
Nice video, i might go and buy me enough organic kohlrabi to try this here!
Thanks for watching, commenting and sharing! I DO appreciate that! The kohlrabi greens were fine. They tasted pretty much like any other green cooked in that manner, so I see no reason to throw them away. They're yet another leafy green to choose from :)
Thank you.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting :) I hope the video was helpful to you!!
@@JudiintheKitchen Yes it was and i cooked them and delicious it is. You have a great wknd.
@@ARKIUM You too! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you. I am about ready to harvest 8 plants and did not want to waste the greens.
Absolutely! Please don't waste the greens! You could also freeze them if you need to. Thanks for watching and sharing :)
@@JudiintheKitchen I picked the three largest and washed the greens and put in the fridge. I will eat today. I cubed the round part and froze for later.
@@bobgoldesberry7740 Sounds like a great plan! Enjoy those delicious garden veggies :)
Benihana head chef used to drain, top with soy sauce and sugar--any greens. So good.
Sounds great! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
You can add rhubarb, it gives some great taste, instead of lemon juice
Excellent suggestion! Thanks for watching and sharing your tip :)
I like Broccoli and Polk Salad greens! I have heard one is supposed to "blanch" Polk Salad greens! But I never blanch my broccoli! Do I need to blanch the Polk Salad? Greens? A lot of stuff I am still learning! I appreciate these videos! THANKS! 😊
I believe you're referring to pokeweed leaves. I've never eaten them, but from what I understand, they are toxic when eaten raw. They must be cooked to remove the toxins. Please DO look them up on the Internet to get directions on how much to cook them to make them safe to eat. I understand you can make a salad with them, but they are actually cooked in the process. Be careful with pokeweed leaves! Always cooked, never raw!
@@JudiintheKitchen Thank You! I remember them saying either that they would taste bad, or they were bad for you, unless they were branch! One of those....I take that to mean that you boil them, drain the waer and boil again! I think that is right, but I will loo it up! There are people who do the weed cookin on You Tube! I will check! 😊👍
@@spiritofecstasy8525 Yes...please do check it out to be sure you're cooking them properly! We don't want you sick over the greens :)
@@JudiintheKitchen lol! no! 🧔🏃 ....There is song called "Poke Salad Annie! But she lived with the alligators! Tough 'ol' gal lol! 😊😊😊
@@JudiintheKitchen Listen to the one by Elvis Presley in the white suit! ha! ha! It's funny! She goes out and gathers it every day! lol! 😊
Thanks for the helpful video
You're welcome and I'm glad it helps! Thanks for commenting :)
I’ve got nerve pain, do you think this might help, leaves of kohlrabi ?
Hi Tyrone! Thanks for watching and asking. Nerve pain can be caused by a number of things, so it's impossible for me to say if specifically kohlrabi leaves would help alleviate your problem. However, a diet full of unadulterated fruits and vegetables can work wonders for one's health, so it certainly shouldn't hurt to boost your intake of such foods. However, I can't help but doubt that they would be the single cure-all for your nerve pain. There's more to it than that. A visit with your personal health care provider may be called for here. I hope this helps! Best wishes to you and yours :)
@@JudiintheKitchen mine was caused by eating cornstarch, I’ve been to the doctor and they provide medicine that don’t deal with the root cause
Are they fibrous like kale? Bitter?
YES...they were tough like kale. Not bitter to me, but they might be to you. I did not find them to be bitter when cooked, but remember I did top them with lemon juice, which would also degrade any bitterness. That's a common trick to add to most deep leafy greens...add some type of acid to them at the end of cooking time (lemon juice or lime juice or even vinegar). It adds a slight "edge" to the flavor and takes away any bitterness. Just don't add too much (especially vinegar) and stir to mix it throughout the greens before eating (ESPECIALLY important if you're adding vinegar...so you don't get a taste of "vinegar greens"). Thanks for asking...I'm happy to help if I can!
@@JudiintheKitchen Thanks, I'll try starting with some lemon juice then.
@@MJ-em_jay Please do. That actually may help you out since you're so "attuned" to bitterness in foods. Let me know if this trick helps! I hope so :)
I hear music! 😊🔔
If you hear music playing in the background in my videos, it's my husband practicing his flute. He's a professional flutist :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Yes, i sounded like a flute! Flute music is some of my favorite music! 😊
@@spiritofecstasy8525 Then you might also enjoy his CZcams channel. He has LOTS of music videos uploaded. Here's the link... www.youtube.com/@DrDavidandJudiKlee Enjoy!!
@@JudiintheKitchen Oh good! I have been looking for flute music! That was my next question.......(It will be a change from "Poke Salad Annie and Elvis! Now we know how he got his moves! She fed him poke salad greens!) 😊😊😊)
@@spiritofecstasy8525 Oh I LOVE that remark about Elvis! I hope you enjoy David's music :)
PINK HIMALAYAN SALT IS ROCK SALT, NOT SEA SALT.
Interesting! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Oh this is new to me. We don't eat leaves of kohlrabi, Cabbage, cauliflower etc... Next time be careful to choose eat organic greens as industry grown vegetables have too much harmful pesticides
Buying organic is excellent advice! Thank you for watching and commenting :)
Waste nothing!
You bet! "Waste not, want not" is a good motto to follow. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
There is a English word called: fried. The hell to "sauteed". Why use a French word while there is English word.
The techniques of frying and sauteing are different. I was not frying the greens. Thanks for watching!
@@JudiintheKitchen you are absolutely correct