Kohlrabi

Names:

– Kohlrabi
– Kohl-Rabi
– German Turnip
– Stem Turnip
– Cabbage Turnip

Kohlrabi comes from the German word “kohl” meaning cabbage and “rabi” meaning turnip though kohlrabi is not a root vegetable at all. This unusual looking vegetable originated in northern Europe and was not known 500 years ago. Kohlrabi did not become known in the United States until 1800. Kohlrabi tastes like cabbage but is sweeter.These little sputnik-shaped vegetables come in green or purple, can be eaten raw or cooked, and taste a bit like broccoli stems, but milder and slightly sweeter.