Delicious, Tender, Cheesy Kohlrabi Nests
Cheesy kohlrabi nests are a delightful twist on comfort food, combining mild kohlrabi with cheese and breadcrumbs for a crispy, tender dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Kohlrabi, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 cup Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the kohlrabi by peeling and slicing into thin rounds.
- Cook the kohlrabi rounds by steaming for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mix the steamed kohlrabi with cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into nest-like shapes on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool before transferring to a platter.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños. You can also mix in fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 nests
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: kohlrabi, cheese, vegetarian, appetizer, comfort food