CREAMED KOHLRABI

Creamed Kohlrabi image

This might look like potato salad, but it's actually kohlrabi cubes covered in a white, velvety sauce and accented with chives. Kohlrabi is one of my favorite vegetables. -Lorraine Foss, Puyallup, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups cubed peeled kohlrabi (about 6 medium)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash paprika
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
Minced chives

Steps:

Place kohlrabi in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in the salt, pepper and paprika. Gradually stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Drain kohlrabi and place in a serving bowl; add sauce and stir to coat. Sprinkle with chives and additional paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.