Submitted by Bill Brown
The first time we got kohlrabi at the beginning of the season, we had no idea what to do with it. I looked it up on line and saw that you could cook it and mash it up. So, I decided to combine it with potatoes and mash them together, in hopes that my 9-year-old son would at least try it. Well, the results were spectacular! The kohlrabi gives the potatoes a sweeter flavor and a different texture. He loves kohlrabi now and was very excited to get a second round of it in the fall.
So, here’s the recipe – simplicity itself!
- 2 Idaho potatoes (peeled, if you prefer)
- 1 kohlrabi (leaves removed, peeled)
- skim milk
- butter
- salt & pepper
- Minced chives or parsley, or dash or paprika
- Dice up the potatoes and kohlrabi into large chunks. Add to boiling water and cook until done.
- Drain, then mash the potatoes and kohlrabi together, adding milk and butter to taste (but not too much, you want mashed potatoes and kohlrabi, not cream of potato and kohlrabi soup!) Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with minced chives or parsley, or sprinkle with paprika.
Is that easy or what?