Roasted Kohlrabi with Herbs
Roasted Kohlrabi with Herbs is a simple, savory side dish featuring the bulbous stem of the kohlrabi plant, typically tossed with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before being roasted until tender and caramelized. This preparation is popular in European cuisines, particularly German and Scandinavian, where kohlrabi is a common garden vegetable.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories and carbohydrates, making it a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with a rough estimate of around 80-120 calories per serving depending on oil usage.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Kohlrabi is a member of the brassica family, related to cabbage and broccoli, and its unique, slightly sweet and peppery flavor becomes nutty and rich when roasted, offering a versatile and nutritious alternative to more common root vegetables.
