A little about this dish
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
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Step 1 — 🍳🔥💧Heat 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a pan over medium heat
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Step 2 — 🍳🧄🔥Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté until they release their aroma
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Step 3 — 🍳🥗🔥Stir in the matchsticks of 1 large peeled kohlrabi into the pan and sauté them until they become slightly tender
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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
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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
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Step 6 — 🥗🥄👅Toss the dish to combine all ingredients, test it and adjust the seasoning if necessary
A final fox tip
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.