Mom’s Sautéed Kohlrabi
A comforting and nostalgic sautéed kohlrabi dish featuring buttery flavor and sweet onions, perfect as a side or vegetarian main.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds kohlrabi, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep your veggies. Begin by peeling the kohlrabi. Cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the pan. Grab a large skillet and place it over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil.
- Sauté the onions. Toss in the diced onions and stir them around in the pan.
- Add the kohlrabi. Sprinkle in the kohlrabi pieces and give them a good toss in the buttery onion mixture.
- Cook until tender. Sauté the kohlrabi for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and consider adding lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.
- Serve warm! Transfer the sautéed kohlrabi to a serving dish or directly onto your plates.
Notes
Feel free to substitute kohlrabi with turnips or rutabaga. Top with fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: kohlrabi, sautéed vegetables, healthy side dishes