Kohlrabi: The unsung hero of summer's veggie market

In June, the season for young kohlrabi begins. We don't know about you, but we certainly won't miss this opportunity to take advantage of the vegetable's remarkable health benefits and the delicious taste of the slaw made from it. It's so simple!

Kohlrabi is not the most popular vegetable in Poland. Many people are familiar with it only by name, and they cannot say a single word about its taste and health benefits. Our opinion is this: although kohlrabi is not a beauty pageant winner among vegetables, it's worth reaching for more often than occasionally. Why? Let us explain.

Why is it worth consuming kohlrabi? It's simple. First, it is a very low-calorie vegetable and can be a crucial ingredient in weight loss diets. The fact that 100 grams of kohlrabi contains only 27 calories is not the only aspect against being overweight. This vegetable also has a large amount of dietary fibre, which makes us feel complete without the caloric cost. Perfect, right?

Additionally, kohlrabi contains significant amounts of sulphur glycosides with anti-cancer effects. The vegetable also has antifungal, antibacterial, and detoxifying properties. It's also worth mentioning the vitamins—primarily A, C, and those from the B group- and minerals like potassium, copper, manganese, and phosphorus. This can be absorbed through a simple kohlrabi slaw, for which the recipe is provided below.

Ingredients:

              
• 2 kohlrabis
• 1 tablespoon sour cream (18%)
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon natural yogurt
• lemon juice to taste
• dill
• salt, pepper
• sugar

Preparation:

1. Peel the kohlrabi and cut it into thin sticks. Transfer to a bowl and add chopped dill.
2. Mix the mayonnaise, natural yogurt, and sour cream, and pour into the bowl with the kohlrabi and dill. Add lemon juice (1 tablespoon should be enough), salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Mix everything thoroughly. Before serving, put it in the refrigerator—this slaw tastes best when cold. Enjoy!