I love vegetables like kohlrabi that have multiple components. Not only do you get to eat the crunchy stem, but the leaves as well! In order to make use of the entire vegetable, I created a recipe that uses both the stem and the leaves. The stem is grated and cooked into a simple fritter while the greens are steamed and blended up with hemp seeds to make a quick pesto. If you are worried about pan frying the fritters, there are instructions at the end of the recipe for baking them in the oven instead. You can find this incredibly delicious recipe over on the Loam Agronomics site.
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Loam Collaboration: Beet, Orange, & Fennel Salad
It’s rare that I eat beets without the fresh and bright contrast of citrus. They complement each other so well! For this salad, the magical duo is joined by crisp fennel with its cool anise flavor. To add even more brightness, the dish is finished with fresh lemon and mint. It’s the perfect uplifting cure for those winter doldrums! This salad was truly a local affair as the beets and fennel came from my CSA, the orange from a neighbor’s tree, and the mint from my backyard. You can find this recent collaboration with Loam Agronomics over on their blog.