KOHLRABI

A German word meaning.. Kohl - Cabbage : Rabi - Turnip.

Not a common vegetable and one that is very much underestimated. It looks like it should be a root vegetable with it's bulbous nature but it is actually a member of the cruciferous family (cabbages).

Similar in taste to a turnip though milder and sweeter, Kohlrabi is very high in Vitamin C, particularly if eaten raw. It has good amounts of Magnesium and Phosphorus too which both aid in the absorption of Calcium.

I have seen recipes that Chop, Roast, Mash, Grate, Bake & Steam so it seems that the culinary uses of this vegetable are endless.

Right.. time to start experimenting! :)

ROASTED KOHLRABI AND FETA SALAD

2 Kohlrabi Bulbs, peeled and chopped into chunks
Olive Oil
Celtic Sea Salt
1 Pear, sliced
1 Avocado, sliced
100g Feta Cheese
100g Mesculin Salad Leaves
Mint Leaves

Dressing
50g Medjool Dates, chopped
1 tbl Raw Honey
2 tbl Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbl Olive Oil

1. Toss Kohlrabi in Olive Oil, sprinkle with Celtic Sea Salt and roast in a preheated, hot oven for 15-20mins.

2. Place Mesculin Leaves onto a serving plate and top with Kohlrabi, Pear, Avocado and crumbled Feta Cheese.

3. Mix dressing well and pour over salad. Garnish with Mint Leaves.


This is one of my favourite salads at the moment. Enjoy!

FIG SMOOTHIE

Figs are in season at the moment and fresh, organic figs are sublime. High in protein, these little beauties are deliciously combined with almond milk and maca-root powder for a high energy meal in a glass - Perfect for Breakfast.

6 ripe figs
1 ripe banana, peeled
1/2 cup almond milk (see earlier post - 13 April 09)
1 vanilla bean/1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp maca-root powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cacao (optional)

Blend all ingredients together.

Serves 1

CLEANSING JUICE

Juice the following, alternating the ingredients as you go...

2 apples
2 stalks of celery
2 handfuls of spinach
1 lemon, peeled
2 cm ginger root
handful of wheatgrass

Serves 1

This juice will help rid the body of toxins and when taken in the morning will kick start your day!

SALAD WITH CARROT & GINGER DRESSING

Summer Detox Recipe
Serves 1

For Salad :
Lettuce, roughly cut
1/4 Salad Onion, thinly sliced
1/4 Avocado, diced

For Dressing:
1 lge carrot, peeled & roughly chopped
1 lge shallot, peeled & roughly chopped
2 tbl roughly chopped fresh ginger
1 tbl sweet white miso (or Brags liquid)
2 tbl rice wine vinegar
1 tbl roasted sesame seed oil
1/4 cup grapeseed/olive oil
2 tbl water

Pulse the carrot, shallot and ginger in a blender until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides, add the miso/Brags, vinegar and sesame seed oil and whiz together. While the blender is going, slowly drizzle in the grapeseed/olive oil and the water.

Combine the lettuce, onion and avocado in a bowl, drizzle with plenty of dressing and serve.

Recipe found on www.goop.com