A riot of vibrant greens, with chunks of pale green Kohlrabi interspersed with bright green peas, nestled alongside lemon wedges. Randomly strewn bits of lemon zest and a sprig of fresh mint as garnish add beautiful contrast. Crystal clear lemon vinaigrette oozes around the edge.

Springtime Stir-fried Kohlrabi & Sweet Peas

Name: Springtime Stir-fried Kohlrabi & Sweet Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: large kohlrabi, 1 peeled and cut into matchsticks; fresh green peas, 1 cup; lemon, 1 zest and juice; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; fresh mint leaves, handful finely chopped; garlic cloves, 2 minced; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste freshly ground

Category Side Dish

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: April 10, 2024

Embracing the season and using whatever is fresh and available is what Italian cuisine largely stands for. Our star ingredient today is Kohlrabi, a cool-weather plant that blends beautifully with other spring flavors. In this recipe, we are pairing Kohlrabi with sweet green peas and a touch of lemon, altogether bringing a refreshing, crisp, and slightly sweet side dish to your table.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large kohlrabi - 1 - peeled and cut into matchsticks
Fresh green peas - 1 cup
Lemon - 1 - zest and juice
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Fresh mint leaves - handful - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste - freshly ground

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥💧

Heat 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a pan over medium heat
Step 2 - 🍳🧄🔥

Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté until they release their aroma
Step 3 - 🍳🥗🔥

Stir in the matchsticks of 1 large peeled kohlrabi into the pan and sauté them until they become slightly tender
Step 4 - 🍳💚🔥

Mix in 1 cup of fresh green peas to the pan and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the peas are just tender
Step 5 - 🍳🍋🌿

Turn off the heat, and sprinkle in the zest and juice of 1 lemon, a handful of finely chopped fresh mint leaves, salt to taste, freshly ground black pepper to taste
Step 6 - 🥗🥄👅

Toss the dish to combine all ingredients, test it and adjust the seasoning if necessary

Additional

This is a very flexible recipe. You could swap out the peas for broad beans or add slivers of asparagus. For a non-vegan twist, toss in some Parmesan shavings before serving. Kid-friendly task: Let your little ones help shell the peas or zest the lemon.