A colorful mound of golden wheat noodles interlaced with green strips of sautéed kohlrabi, mixed peppers, and purple onions. The dish is embellished with dollops of creamy avocado, scattered cotija cheese, and vibrant, bright red salsa. Finished off with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro and served on a white plate aiding the liveliness of the ingredients to leap from the dish.

Mexicali Kohlrabi Noodle Fiesta

Name: Mexicali Kohlrabi Noodle Fiesta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: large kohlrabi, 2 peeled and spiralized; wheat noodles, 200g boiled al dente; mixed bell peppers, 1 cup thinly sliced; small purple onion, 1 thinly sliced; garlic cloves, 2 minced; jalapeno, 1 finely chopped; olive oil, 2 tbsp; salt, to taste; cracked black pepper, to taste; cumin powder, 1 tsp; salsa, 1/2 cup; avocado, 1 diced; cotija cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled; fresh cilantro, a handful chopped for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: October 20, 2024

As the cool October climate wraps around you, an adventurous journey to the culinary horizons of Mexico with a noodle twist might be just the thing to bring some warmth and excitement. We have pepped up the classic pasta dish with inspiration from zesty Mexican flavors. The main spotlight is kohlrabi - a refreshing, crunchy powerhouse of nutrients that perfectly balances the spicy richness of the dish. Light yet filling, this offbeat, seasonal pasta recipe is certain to give you lasting culinary memories.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large kohlrabi - 2 - peeled and spiralized
Wheat noodles - 200g - boiled al dente
Mixed bell peppers - 1 cup - thinly sliced
Small purple onion - 1 - thinly sliced
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Jalapeno - 1 - finely chopped
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Cracked black pepper - to taste
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Salsa - 1/2 cup
Avocado - 1 - diced
Cotija cheese - 1/2 cup - crumbled
Fresh cilantro - a handful - chopped for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🌶️🧅

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, mixed bell peppers, and jalapeno. Sauté until veggies are softened.
Step 2 - 🥬🧂🍲

Add spiralized kohlrabi, a pinch of salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir well, cover, and cook for around 5-7 minutes, until kohlrabi noodles are just tender.
Step 3 - 🥑🍜💃

Toss in the cooked wheat noodles, salsa, and half of the diced avocado. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Step 4 - 🥑🧀🌿

Prior to serving, top the pasta with remaining avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Additional

Kohlrabi has a pleasantly mild, slightly sweet flavor when cooked, which also helps mellow the spice in this dish. Feel free to adjust the jalapeno and salsa amount based on your heat preference. For a non-vegetarian twist, you might add grilled chicken strips or ground beef. Kids can help with spiralizing the kohlrabi and topping the dish with cheese and garnish.