Roasted Kohlrabi

When you want an impressive side dish, this amazingly delicious roasted kohlrabi will always satisfy! In just 45 minutes, you can have this awesome low carb keto dish ready to serve!

I love kohlrabi and this roasted kohlrabi is a delicious way to cook it! This dish is quick and easy enough to make for everyday meals, yet elegant enough to serve for holidays and special occasion dinners. I think you’ll be impressed with the taste and texture of this roasted kohlrabi, which is reminiscent of roasted potatoes, but without all the carbs!

Let’s talk about kohlrabi!

Kohlrabi is a vegetable, and although it is referred to as German turnip, it’s actually related to the cabbage family. Kohlrabi can be green, white, or purple in color and its flesh ranges from white to light green. This delicious vegetable has a unique flavor unlike any other vegetable. It’s one of those things you just have to taste for yourself. I love kohlrabi and find it to have a mild flavor with just a hint of sweetness. Yum! Kohlrabi is a low-calorie food but is nutrient rich. It contains folate, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and vitamins B and C. It’s also a good source of fiber. You can eat kohlrabi raw or cooked. Growing up in Wisconsin, I have fond memories of our large garden and of the delicious kohlrabi my mom grew. You can imagine how happy I was to find it’s also low carb and keto!

How do I make this roasted kohlrabi?

It’s incredibly easy to make this dish. You’ll first want to peel your kohlrabi. I cut my kohlrabi into wedges, but you can also slice kohlrabi. Whichever you choose, you’ll want to cut all your kohlrabi into similar sized pieces. This will ensure they roast evenly. If you cut yours into slices, you’ll want to check them for doneness sooner than if you cut them into wedges. To save having to wash a bowl, I toss my kohlrabi with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the baking sheet I roast them in. For doneness, we like our kohlrabi fork tender. If you’d like yours firmer, you can roast them for a shorter amount of time. You will want to stir your kohlrabi every 10 minutes or so. This will help keep your kohlrabi from burning and all sides will get nicely and evenly browned.

What can I serve with this roasted kohlrabi?

This dish works great with both everyday meals and as an accompaniment for special occasion meals. You can serve as a side for burgers, keto sandwiches, or lettuce wraps. It also pairs well with all kinds of meats, including beef, chicken, pork, and seafood. Grilled meats or even meatloaf would work great with this kohlrabi. I think this is a beautiful dish and often serve kohlrabi as a side for holiday meals. You could also serve this kohlrabi with any kind of keto casserole. It could even be served for breakfast or brunch, perhaps with sausage or bacon and your favorite eggs, omelets, or egg casseroles.

Here are some more keto vegetable dishes I think you’ll enjoy!

Christmas Keto Green Beans with Prosciutto

Keto Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Loaded Roasted Radishes

Roasted Asparagus with Asiago and Bacon

Helpful Hints:

*If you’d like, you can slice your kohlrabi instead of cutting it into wedges. You’ll want to check it sooner since it won’t take as long to get done.

*For bests results, you’ll want to stir your kohlrabi every 10 minutes or so to get it evenly browned on all sides.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Rimmed baking sheet
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24***