https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:24:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119983 Tue, 12 May 2020 10:55:38 +0000 April 2119983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grilled romaine makes a fantastic Caesar salad.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119927 Tue, 12 May 2020 00:52:21 +0000 rebekahphoto 2119927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to use lots of greens in our smoothies! If you like them sweeter you can add frozen banana, or more berries.</p> <p>Two we really like:</p> <p>--2 C greens, apple, 1 T ginger, fig, almond milk</p> <p>--2 C greens, 1/4 C frozen blueberries, 1 T almond butter, 2 C almond milk, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119736 Mon, 11 May 2020 08:42:22 +0000 Sal 2119736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the following added to salad greens to make them a meal</p> <p>- tuna and egg and tomato<br />- feta and orange and nuts<br />- tuna and potato and beans (sort of Nicoise)<br />- roast or boiled chickpeas (garbanzo beans) with tomato</p> <p>I have rarely cooked with lettuce. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119656 Sun, 10 May 2020 14:29:48 +0000 Anonymous 2119656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had no idea you could grill romaine- need to try that :)<br /> I use spinach often in my stir fries, and it does cook way down. Also, though much more ambitious (and I never tried making) is Palak Paneer- sooo yummy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119626 Sun, 10 May 2020 12:47:35 +0000 Kathie 2119626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For lettuce soup, we sauté some sort of allium in butter or olive oil, usually a bunch of spring onions, but you can try a small regular onion, shallot, or mix in some garlic. Then add the lettuce- washed and sliced/chopped. Stir that around until wilted, and add chicken or vegetable stock/water, approximately 3-4 c, for every head of lettuce (a little less if you plan to finish with milk/cream at the end.) We also usually throw in a diced potato, since I prefer a thicker soup. Simmer until the potato is soft. Purée in a blender or food processor, return to the stove, add cream or milk (1/2c- 1 cup), if desired, and salt to taste. Heat through for a few minutes and serve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119573 Sun, 10 May 2020 05:09:06 +0000 Gigi 2119573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is the recipe I use for lentil and escarole soup:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://stripedspatula.com/french-lentil-soup/">https://stripedspatula.com/french-lentil-soup/</a></p> <p>There are quite a few recipes on the internet. I will say that this is more of a grown-up soup IMO. I'm not sure whether kids would like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119572 Sun, 10 May 2020 05:06:52 +0000 Gigi 2119572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We used to eat kohlrabi as a snack when I was a kid. We peeled it, sliced it up, and ate it with some salt.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for romaine, I would suggest putting it in a stir-fry or other type of Chinese dish. I had an acupuncturist from China who told me that they often cook their romaine. It really cooks down, so you can use a lot of it.</p> <p>For kale, I make kale chips in the oven. Again, the kale really cooks down.</p> <p>You could make lentil and escarole soup to use up some of the other greens, depending on what exactly they are.</p> <p>Spinach can be stir-fried in a little oil and garlic. Again, it will cook way down, so you'll use a lot of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119507 Sat, 09 May 2020 22:19:12 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2119507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks for all the ideas. Kellygirl, I think it's really seasonal - you'd probably get lettuce in winter mostly and other things the rest of the year, it's just not quite warm enough here for the usual summer veggies yet. I loved getting CSA boxes when I lived in the Bay Area since there are so many great farms nearby growing all kinds of stuff. I know there are options where you can customize what you get, too; this one's kind of old-school you get what we send you small farm style.</p> <p>I'd love recipes for lettuce soup or French style lettuce and peas if anyone has one.</p> <p>We spiralized some of the kohlrabi last night and put it in a cabbage slaw. Worked really well. I was expecting something more starchy and turnip-like but it reminded me of jicama a bit. It was the 'Thanksgiving slaw' from The Kitchn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119462 Sat, 09 May 2020 17:18:38 +0000 Anonymous 2119462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooh - yes to grilled romaine. That's a staple in our house in the summer . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119455 Sat, 09 May 2020 16:16:45 +0000 bella 2119455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like others said Kohlrabi is a great tasty, filling and low calorie snack. I slice it thinly in a bowl of cold water, a bit of salt and lemon, fish them out and eat as a snack.&nbsp;<br />I've never had lettuce in any way other than raw in a salad so can't help. But Gaylene's recipe sounds intriguing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119440 Sat, 09 May 2020 14:15:21 +0000 Inge 2119440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Just had a look on Pinterest too for some more kohlrabi ideas (I'm interested in using it more often myself;-) - so I haven't tried any of these myself yet:<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>- kohlrabi, apple and mint slaw</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marthastewart.com/1533819/kohlrabi-apple-and-mint-slaw">https://www.marthastewart.com/.....-mint-slaw</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- Asian kohlrabi salad</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.destinationdelish.com/asian-kohlrabi-salad/">https://www.destinationdelish......abi-salad/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- kohlrabi carrot fritters with avocado cream sauce</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.acouplecooks.com/kohrabi-fritters-with-avocado/">https://www.acouplecooks.com/k.....h-avocado/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- zucchini kohlrabi carrot fritters with herb yogurt sauce</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://karalydon.com/recipes/zucchini-kohlrabi-carrot-fritters-with-herb-yogurt-sauce/">https://karalydon.com/recipes/.....urt-sauce/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- potato, corn and kohlrabi chowder</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.knowyourproduce.com/potato-corn-and-kohlrabi-chowder-recipe-vegetarian/">https://www.knowyourproduce.co.....egetarian/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- kohlrabi chips with shallot yogurt dip</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://itsavegworldafterall.com/baked-kohlrabi-chips-with-shallot-yogurt-dip/">https://itsavegworldafterall.c.....ogurt-dip/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- kohlrabi fries</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://nutritiouslife.com/recipes/kohlrabi-fries/">https://nutritiouslife.com/recipes/kohlrabi-fries/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- kohlrabi and cucumber salsa</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://platewithpurpose.com/kohlrabi-and-cucumber-salsa/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=pinterest&amp;utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&amp;utm_content=tribes&amp;utm_term=765354580_31535680_573332">https://platewithpurpose.com/k.....=pinterest</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- smothered leeks and kohlrabi</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/smotheredleeksandkoh_85612">https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/rec.....dkoh_85612</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119430 Sat, 09 May 2020 11:58:27 +0000 Inge 2119430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>It won't put a big dent in your lettuce supply (but every little bit counts, right:-), but I love this sandwich and the lettuce adds some green and extra flavour:</div><div><br /></div><div>- slice of good bread (toasted or not)</div><div>- nice little amount of lettuce (I love arugula for this, but any type of lettuce works)<br /></div><div>- top with mozzarella slices and black pepper<br /></div><div>- top with fresh mango slices</div><div>- sprinkle lime zest on top (the lime zest really makes this)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Fresh and Summery.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119426 Sat, 09 May 2020 10:22:28 +0000 anne 2119426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say the same thing as Rachy. Petit pois a la francais </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119424 Sat, 09 May 2020 09:58:49 +0000 Kathie 2119424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lettuce soup! We started making it a few years ago, also when we had too much lettuce from a CSA, and it became a family favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119385 Sat, 09 May 2020 00:19:53 +0000 rachylou 2119385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now I’m into lettuce and peas French style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119381 Sat, 09 May 2020 00:07:33 +0000 Gaylene 2119381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kohlrabi is a favourite in our household. Used raw, the sliced, peeled bulb is a natural on a crudités platter, tasting like a cross between a fresh radish and a white turnip. Sub it for broccoli, cauliflower, or cabbage in salads. You can also use it in stir fries, or roast it, or steam it— in short, anywhere you’d use broccoli, cauliflower, white turnip. or cabbage you can use kohlrabi. It’s a great addition to soups and stews.&nbsp;</p> <p><div><br /></div><div>The outer skin of the bulb can be tough, so peel kohlrabi before slicing or dicing the bulb. Smaller bulbs are better if you are eating the bulb raw since the older, larger bulbs can become more fibrous.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Also, lettuce is just another green, so try slicing it into shreds and stirfrying it with garlic and a dash of soy sauce. I’ve also used lettuce to replace some of the basil in my pesto recipe for a slightly less intense taste.&nbsp; </p> <p>Grilled romaine is amazing. Here’s the recipe I use:<br />Drizzle the olive oil over the quartered heads of lettuce. Lightly grill these directly over the hot coals for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, until they are lightly golden, then remove to the cool side of the grill. Using a pastry brush or a small spoon, paint Caesar, Italian or balsamic dressing over the lettuce, making sure to get dressing between the leaves. Sprinkle the lettuce with Parmesan and cover the grill for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the lettuce to soften further. Remove lettuce to a platter and serve.</p> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119380 Fri, 08 May 2020 23:59:51 +0000 Carla 2119380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can peel the outside of kohlrabi and eat it like an apple! &nbsp;Or like Jaileen posted as part of a cold veggie tray with dip for nervous noshing during TV or a game. &nbsp;Grate it into a slaw. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Have you ever heard of warm salads? &nbsp;Google it! &nbsp;Some awesome recipes. &nbsp;Soups can absorb a lot of spinach and kale. &nbsp;(I have a chirozo soup that calls for 2lbs spinach!) &nbsp;Some Asian soups have shredded lettuce as a late addition. &nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119369 Fri, 08 May 2020 22:29:40 +0000 kellygirl 2119369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not even sure I know what kohlrabi is.I feel like I've eaten my body weight in lettuce since becoming an adult.&nbsp; I've thought about the CSA boxes but not if they're primarily lettuce. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119367 Fri, 08 May 2020 22:24:02 +0000 JAileen 2119367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My FIL grew kohlrabi. &nbsp;We ate the root raw like carrot sticks. &nbsp;It might be nice with hummus. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119366 Fri, 08 May 2020 22:23:07 +0000 Anonymous 2119366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Lisa, I use shredded lettuce to add volume to everything : &nbsp;tacos, wraps, protein salads (chicken, tuna, etc) , on burgers (meat, veggie and fish ) . I also wrap large leaves around protein instead of a bun, or around a stick of vegan cheese for a snack. &nbsp;No experience &nbsp;with Kohlrabi, sorry . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119350 Fri, 08 May 2020 20:20:41 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2119350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like salad as a bed for things like poached egg or grilled halloumi cheese, as it's filling enough to work as a stand-alone meal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-veggie-ideas-esp-kohlrabi-lettuce#post-2119349 Fri, 08 May 2020 20:00:52 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2119349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm getting a CSA box again (signed up before all the Covid stuff happened, so that was fortuitous I guess) and right now they're sending a lot of lettuce. A lot a lot of lettuce. Red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, romaine (getting that from somewhere else maybe?), as well as the usual spring suspects of chard and kale and spinach. I don't love plain salads so I'm struggling to use it up (a leaf a day on my lunch sandwich doesn't do much).</p> <p>Also have gotten kohlrabi twice now - I've used the greens like kale but can't find any engaging recipes about what to do with the bulb. My mom does have a spiralizer we could use. Any suggestions for either? </p>