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Grilled Kohlrabi is a great way to enjoy fresh, in-season kohlrabi (German Turnip). All you have to do is peel and slice it, coat the slices with olive oil and season with salt and any other desired seasonings, and then grill! (dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, serves 4)

Grilled Kohlrabi

Hi Everyone, You may know about the incredible German turnip, Kohlrabi, but have you had it grilled?

Kohlrabi is incredible as a grilled vegetable, you can then have it as an appetizer, or side dish, or use it as a part of another recipe.

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When is kohlrabi in season?

Kohlrabi is available year-round, depending on your location, and is considered a cool-weather vegetable and more plentiful in the winter months.

We find that kohlrabi keeps very well.

In New Jersey, it's available June, July, September, and October.

What part of kohlrabi can you eat?

The bulb and leafy greens of kohlrabi are edible. We usually peel the purple skin with a vegetable peeler before cooking and eating.

Can you grill kohlrabi? Can kohlrabi be grilled?

Yes, you can grill kohlrabi and it is delicious. We have our full, printable kohlrabi recipe in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to grill kohlrabi or how to cook kohlrabi on the grill

• Our full, printable recipe is at the bottom of the post.

Step 1

Spray regular olive oil, evenly over the kohlrabi slices, and add fine salt to both sides.

Step 2

On a preheated gas grill, on medium-high heat, it takes 3-4 minutes on each side for a total of 6-8 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the kohlrabi slices and your particular brand of grill. When they are done, you can have the grilled kohlrabi as an appetizer, side, or as part of another recipe. It goes great with a creamy dipping sauce, enjoy!

How long does it take to grill kohlrabi?

On a preheated gas grill, on medium-high heat, it takes 3-4 minutes on each side for a total of 6-8 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the kohlrabi slices and your particular brand of grill.

Ingredients

• 3-4 kohlrabi bulbs, washed, peeled, and sliced into ½-inch, round slices
• olive oil spray
• fine salt
• optional: favorite seasoning
• optional: fresh ground black pepper, amount to taste, for serving
• optional: dipping sauce, like ranch (for example, our Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing recipe)

Kitchen Tools

• chef's knife
• cutting board
• vegetable peeler
• grill
• tongs
• serving platter
• oil sprayer - we like the "Misto" brand (affiliate link in recipe card)

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Grilled Kohlrabi

Yield: 4 servings

Grilled Kohlrabi is a great way to enjoy fresh, in-season kohlrabi (German Turnip). All you have to do is peel and slice it, coat the slices with olive oil and season with salt and any other desired seasonings, and then grill!

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Ingredients

• 3-4 kohlrabi bulbs, washed, peeled, and sliced into ½-inch, round slices
• olive oil spray
• fine salt
• optional: favorite seasoning
• optional: fresh ground black pepper, amount to taste, for serving
• optional: dipping sauce, like ranch

Instructions

1. Spray regular olive oil, evenly over the kohlrabi slices, and add fine salt to both sides.
2. On a preheated gas grill, on medium-high heat, it takes 3-4 minutes on each side for a total of 6-8 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the kohlrabi slices and your particular brand of grill. When they are done, you can have the grilled kohlrabi as an appetizer, side, or as part of another recipe. It goes great with a creamy dipping sauce, enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 456mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best. If you make this recipe and love it, remember to stop back and give it a 5-star rating – it helps others find the recipe!

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• First published: 11/16/2022
• Updated & republished: 6/25/2023, 6/6/2024, 8/31/2024

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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.

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