Recently, I was reading an article in People Magazine about Paula Deen’s journey to lose 30 pounds after being diagnosed with Type II diabetes. One line, in particular, stood out regarding her immediate elimination of white foods (potatoes, rice, bread, etc.)Today’s recipe is an ideal swap-out for mashed potato lovers.
The creaminess from the yogurt combined with the subtle bitterness of the kohlrabi and sharp flavors of the horseradish make this dish shine. Proof positive? My husband ate two giant servings.
Never tried kohlrabi before? Check out my recent TV appearance on EightWest, a local NBC show, where I demonstrate how to breakdown the crazy-looking member of the turnip family for my tasty Grilled Cheese with Apples, Dijon and Kohlrabi.
Your fork is waiting.
- Serves: 4
- Serving size: 1
- Calories: 74
- Fat: .5g
- Saturated fat: .2g
- Carbohydrates: 15.2g
- Sodium: 386mg
- Fiber: 6.6g
- Protein: 5.7g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- 1 head cauliflower – cut in florets
- 1 kohlrabi – peeled and cut in large chunks
- ½ c plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt) – low fat
- 1 tbs horseradish
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ c chives – minced + 2 tbs for garnish
- Using a steamer basket, bring 3 inches of water to a boil then add cauliflower and kohlrabi.
- Steam until veggies are fork tender – about 8-10 minutes.
- Once veggies are cooked, pour out the cooking water and remove steamer basket.
- Add veggies back into the same pan and use a potato masher to smash the cauliflower and kohlrabi together. (Let the kids help!)
- Next, add in yogurt, horseradish, salt, pepper and ¼ c of chives.
- For an even smoother texture, use an immersion blender or electric mixer.
- Serve with extra chives on top.
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