Kohlrabi

This interesting vegetable from our garden is called kohlrabi, a german word for cabbage turnip, but in our house, it’s the purple alien vegetable with the crazy arms.  Kohlrabi can be eaten raw or cooked, and it’s leaves can be prepared like collard greens or kale.  It’s taste and texture are a lot like broccoli, but a bit sweeter.  We like to slice it thin (or even sliced like french fries), coat with a bit of olive oil (or whatever oil you prefer), sprinkle with seasonings, and bake until tender or even slightly crisp on the edges.  The kids like to help prepare it by throwing all of the ingredients in a sandwich baggy and shaking it up.  It’s a keeper!