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Kohlrabi Gratin

Kohlrabi Gratin

40 min., ready in 1 hr 20 min.
Time:
344
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
92 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 ozs young Stinging nettle (Or Spinach leaves)
salt
2 Kohlrabi
2 small red Sweet potato
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups
peppers
Nutmeg
1 slice Whole Grain Rye Rolls (about 1.5 oz.)
1 pc aged Gouda
How healthy are the main ingredients?
GoudasaltKohlrabiSweet potatoeggNutmeg
Preparation
1.
Kohlrabi Gratin preparation step 1

Rinse nettles, shake dry and pluck leaves (wear rubber gloves to prevent stinging). 

2.
Kohlrabi Gratin preparation step 2

In a pot, bring 1-2 quarts of water to a boil and add salt. Add nettles and return to a boil. Drain and then plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.

3.
Kohlrabi Gratin preparation step 3

Peel kohlrabi and sweet potatoes and reserve kohlrabi greens. Halve sweet potatoes and kohlrabi lengthwise and cut each into about approximately 1/8-inch thick slices.

4.
Kohlrabi Gratin preparation step 4

Mix the sliced kohlrabi and sweet potatoes with the nettles in a bowl. Season with salt and spread in a shallow baking dish.

5.
Kohlrabi Gratin preparation step 5

Whisk together the eggs and milk in bowl and season with salt, pepper and freshly grated nutmeg.

6.
Kohlrabi Gratin preparation step 6

Pour egg mixture over the vegetables. Bake gratin on the middle rack of a preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes.

7.
Kohlrabi Gratin preparation step 7

Meanwhile, chop rye bread in a mini food processor until fine crumbs. Grate the cheese and mix with the crumbs. 

8.
Kohlrabi Gratin preparation step 8

Sprinkle crumb mixture over the gratin. Continue baking until golden brown and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Top with reserved kohlrabi greens before serving.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie344 cal.(16 %)
Protein17 g(17 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates46 g(31 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8.5 g(28 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This recipe has few calories and fat, a good portion of protein, dietary fiber for satiation, and half your daily requirement of biotin, which helps the body convert food into energy.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you don't like gouda cheese or don't have any available, feel free to use another light white cheese, such as meunster or swiss.

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