This is an easy recipe for a delicious kohlrabi lasagna with cheesy cream cheese layers and homemade tomato sauce. It’s the perfect recipe to add some extra vitamins to your family’s diet. Vegetable Lasagna! Yeah Baby 😉 .

Since I’m growing part of the food, we need, in my own little garden you’ll see me more often experimenting in my own kitchen than ever. I just love to pair new things like for this hearty vegetable lasagna.

About 5 years ago the only thing I would cook up with kohlrabi would be creamy kohlrabi and peas with sour cream. Now there is nothing I’m not trying to cook with these beautiful green vitamin bombs. I fill them, cook them in a delicious curry sauce, add them raw to my salad and I even put them in my morning smoothie.

My new favourite dish for my kohlrabis and garden fresh tomatoes is a delicious vegetarian lasagna. I know you’ll say lasagna? Oh no, so much work! But be assured it’s an easy recipe and the kohlrabi lasagna is ready for the oven in under 30 minutes!

Kohlrabi Lasagna and what to expect.

• There is no meat that’s why I previously said it’s a vegetarian dish 😉
• The kohlrabi slices are used instead of the pasta sheets, so no pasta either.
• LOW CARB BABY !!!
• There is a delicious fruity homemade tomato sauce in it.
• An extra creamy filling made of cream cheese and cheese and fresh herbs.

Kohlrabi and his benefits.

The kohlrabi is related to cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower and is also known as german turnip. There are 3 main kohlrabi sorts that are common: The white, blue and violet coloured lumps. The coloured lumps are worth buying if you get the chance. They may lower the risk for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. That means perfect for a diet and a healthy balanced lifestyle.

• Kohlrabi is low in calories. 100g of kohlrabi only has 26 calories-
• It’s perfect for loosing weight because of it’s low calories .
• 90 percent of the kohlrabi is made up of water.
• The vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that protects your body from free radical damage and plays a role in wound healing, collagen synthesis, iron absorption, and immune health.
• Furthermore, it’s rich in vitamin B6, which supports immune health, protein metabolism, and red blood cell production .
• It’s also a good source of potassium, a mineral and electrolyte that’s important for heart health and fluid balance.
• Finally, a single cup (135 grams) of kohlrabi provides approximately 17% of your daily fiber needs. Dietary fiber helps support gut health and blood sugar control .
• If you want to know more about this power vegetable go to healthline.com for more information.
  

Making this vegetable Lasagna is easier than you might think.

First things first: Homemade chunky tomato sauce.

• At the beginning I peel the kohlrabi and cut it into half centimes or about 1/4inch thick slices and season them with 1 tablespoon salt.
• I start out with mincing the onions and cutting the tomatoes into small chunks.
• Then I head 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium large pan and saute the onions with no colouring for 8 minutes or until tender.
• Furthermore I add the balsamic, tomato chunks, sugar and salt and let everything simmer for about 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• Turn of the head and let it rest until needed.

The second step: Cheesy cream cheese filling.

I take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator, 10 minutes before starting with the lasagna. That is an important step because if the cream cheese is to cold you can’t cream it properly.

Put all ingredients into a medium size bowl and cream it with a mixer or a fork until creamy. Season it again with salt and freshly grounded pepper if needed.

The important last step: Putting everything together to an amazingly delicious vegetarian dish.

Preheat the oven to 180°Celsius or 360°Fahrenheit.

I start out with the first layer and spread the kohlrabi slices evenly out on the bottom of my casserole.

Then I put put a second layer of my homemade chunky tomato sauce on top of the kohlrabi slices.

Furthermore I toped the tomato sauce with the third layer –the cheesy cream cheese filling.

After these 3 steps your start with the first layer again.

When I put the last layer of the cream cheese filling on top, I finish the casserole with sprinkling the rest of the grated cheese evenly on the lasagna.

Put the lasagna into the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.

Take the casserole form out of the oven and let it rest for 7 minutes before serving.

Can I swipe the kohlrabi for another vegetable ?

Of course you can but it might not be as good as it is with that power lump. You can exchange the kohlrabi with zucchini or aubergine slices.

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Vegetable Lasagna made with Kohlrabi, creamy cheese cream layers and homemade tomato sauce

This is a delicious vegetarian recipe for kohlrabi lasagna. It's got a homemade tomato sauce and a creamy filling made of cream cheese and cheese. It's an easy and family friendly recipe and even your kids will love it.

Homemade Tomato Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 200 g onions (minced)
• 750 g tomatos (cut into small pieces)
• 1 tbsp balsamico vinegar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tsp brown sugar

cheesy cream cheese filling

• 200 g cream cheese (plain)
• 150 g sour cream
• 140 g grated cheese
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 sage leaves (fresh or 1/2 tsp dried sage)

Kohlrabi layers

• 700 g kohlrabi (peeled and cut into 0,5 cm thick slices)
• 1 tsp salt

Homemade rustic tomato sauce

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat and cook the minced onions without coloring for 5 minutes until tender.

   Add the chunky cut tomatoes, salt, sugar and vinegar and let everything cook for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Dont forget to sitr the sauce from time to time otherwise it will get burned.

   Set aside and let it slightly cool.

Cheesy cream cheese filling

1. Stir all ingredients for the filling togehter with am mixer until creamy.

   About 4-5 minutes.

Kohlrabi layering

1. Cut the peeled kohlrabi into 0,5 cm thick slices.

   Put all slices into a large bowl and add the salt.

Assembling the Lasagna

1. Step 1: Start with one layer of kohlrabi slices

2. Step 2: Then add one layer of tomato sauce.

3. Step 3: Add one layer of the cheesy cream cheese filling and then start with step 1 all over again.

4. After you are finished with your last layer, which should be the cheesy cream cheese filling, add the rest of the grated cheese on top and put the casserole in the oven for 50 minutes.

5. Preheat your oven to 180°Celsius or 350°Fahrenheit

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Summer is in full bloom and at every farmer’s market you get all those delicious and flavourful veggies and fruits only the summer season can produce. The tomatoes are almost as sweet as fruits and strawberries, apricots and peaches are ripe, juicy and sweet because of all the hot summer days. There will never be a better time to visit your local farmers market then now to create some wonderful dishes like my grilled tomatoes.

Grilled Tomatoes and how I came up with the recipe.

I came up with the recipe during one of our endless BBQ sessions where I prepared for hours everything needed for a glorious BBQ so that my hubby could show off in about 15 to 30 minutes his skills standing next to his grill. I wondered how can I do less and my hubby more so that he really earns all the compliments . These bbq tomatoes are one of my ideas on how I can do less and my better half a little bit more.

7 ingredients and 10 minutes that’s all you need for my grilled tomatoes

I know there are 9 ingredients but you can’t count salt and pepper because that’s what everybody has at home.

• 6 medium sized ripe tomatoes
• 20 cm leek finely chopped
• 4 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
• 4tbsp shredded mozzarella
• 3 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp sriracha or more
• salt and pepper for seasoning

BBQ tomatoes and how to prepare

1. wash the tomatoes and hole them out.
2. Cut the holed out tomatoes flesh into small pieces and drain some of the liquid
3. Finely chop the leak
4. In a medium size bowl mix the tomato pieces, chopped leak, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and the sriracha and season everything with salt and some fresh ground pepper. Make sure to use a little bit more salt because that’s what the tomatoes need
5. Fill the holed out tomatoes with the filling until full
6. grill them on the BBQ grill for about 10-15 minutes or bake them in the oven at 190°Celsius or 390° Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes
7. Carefully transfer the tomatoes from the grill onto plates
8. Enjoy.

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lovely BBQ Greetings

Nina

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Grilled Tomatoes stuffed with cream cheese and sriracha

This is a delicious and easy recipe for grilled tomatoes stuffed with a cheesy cream cheese filling with sriracha. The perfect side dish. Can be made on the Bbq grill or baked in the oven.

• 6 tomatoes (medium sized)
• 1/2 leek (finely chopped )
• 4 tbsp parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 4 tbsp mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 3 tbsp cream cheese (or sour cream)
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp sriracha
• salt and pepper (for seasoning)

1. Wash the tomatoes and hole them out.

   Cut the holed out tomato flesh into small pieces and drain the liquid.

   Wash the leek and finely cut the stalk.

   In a medium sized bowl mix the tomato pieces, chopped peak, parmesan, mozzarella, cream chhese and the sriracha and season everything with enough salt and some freshly ground pepper.

   Fill the holed out tomatoes with the filling to the prim.

   Grill the tomatoes on the BBQ grill for about 10-15 minutes on medium high heat or bake them in a form in the oven at 190°Celsius or 390°Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.

   Carefully transfer the tomatoes from the grill roast onto plates.

   Enjoy!

   
   
   

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I love the seasons! There is so much to do and so many different seasonal vegetables and fruits to use. I mostly try to use my own grown vegetables or at least buy local products. Its not only because local organic products are better for my family, my conscious stays clear too.

Kohlrabi and Peas and why its good to grow your own food or buy local

The most important reason for me to use local or homegrown products is that I want a future for my kids, grand kids and the next generations coming.

The CO2 emissions is very low in local products because of the short way from the fields or glass houses to you. I’m growing my own ginger too which is the most easy thing to do and you don’t need a green thumb for being able to grow it ;-).

I don’t have a green thumb but I love my garden

I’m trying to grow my own vegetables for about 4 years and yes its not always a success but I get better with every year and am proud to say that I have grown my own sweet potatoes last year too which is a gardening milestone for me 🙂 .

This year we grow kohlrabi and peas too which have not been ready yet since my family and I live a little higher up on a small mountain. That means that everything gets ready a little bit later than everywhere else in Styria beecause of the temperature difference.

My mother is another excited gardener and contrary to me she is successful and knows what she is doing. She always shares her crop with me. Lately she surprised me with tender kohlrabi which she know I love very much 😉 .

Kohlrabi and Peas! My ultimate childhood dish.

My mother always cooked for us kohlrabi and peas in sour cream sauce when we where young. It was and is one of my all-time favourite dishes. Its a typical Austrian dish too that’s why you get it as a frozen convenience dish in all Austrian supermarkets . But you know how it is: There is nothing better than a dish cooked with a lot of love! Can’t beat that 😉 .

Why did I change that beloved dish when it holds so much memories?

I’m on the whole 30 diet which is in short words explained a diet where you exclude food with gluten, dairy, legumes and some more for 30 days . After these 30 days introduce 1 food group every 5 days. In these 5 days after introducing a food group your body will give you signs if it is ok with it or not.

That is simply the reason why and of course I’m a food experimentalist 😉 .

Kohlrabi and Peas with coconut milk and ginger: How to cook!

The amount of ingredients in my recipe is enough for 2 main dishes or sides 4 sides.

The beginning.

First of all we prepare and measure all the ingredients. That means peel and cut the kohlrabis, mince the onion and the the piece of ginger, pull the peas or measure some frozen peas. Measure the vegetable broth and coconut milk.

After the preparing and measuring take a medium size pan and heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil on medium heat.

Adding the vegetables.

Put the kohlrabi, onion and ginger into the pan and cook it on medium heat for 3-5 minutes without colouring.

Now we add the broth, lemon juice and coconut milk. If you have a very thick coconut milk you may add some more as the demanded amount.

Let everything simmer for about 10 minutes and stir occasionally. When the kohlrabi is almost ready to eat add the peas and let everything simmer for another couple of minutes or until the peas are tender.

Thick and creamy.

It is very important for me to have a thick and creamy sauce but some coconut milk brands are thinner and more milk like than others.

If this is the case I mix 1 teaspoon of arrow root starch or corn starch into a small amount of cold water and add this under constant stirring. I let everything boil up once again. The sauce will thicken up everything is perfect.

At last when my beloved Kohlrabi and peas are ready to eat and all the flavours explode in my mouth and I can’t stop eating right from the pan, I add 2 tablespoons of plain coconut yoghurt. The coconut yoghurt gives the dish a mild zesty unique flavour and adds some more creaminess to it.

Participating.

With this recipe Im participating in the AUSTRIAN FOOD BLOG AWARDS 2019 in the category “Aus der Erde auf den Tisch” which means as much as : from the earth right onto the table 😉 .

If you like the recipe or just the like to wish me good luck, leave me a comment. I’d love to read from you ;-).

Love and a lot of organic kohlrabis 😉 Nina

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Kohlrabi and Peas with coconut milk and ginger- vegan

This is a delicious vegan recipe for kohlrabi with peas. The coconut milk and ginger gives this dish a unique and powerful flavour. It is perfect as a side to meat and fish but also delicious as a main dish on its own.

• 3 kohlrabi (about 700g, peeled and cut into 0.5cm (1/4 inch) stripes)
• 1 kitchen onion (about 200g, finely minced)
• 1 cm ginger (peeled and finely minced)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 lemon (juice)
• 250 ml coconut milk (full fat, I use Roi coconut milk)
• 100 ml vegetable broth
• salt and pepper (for seasoning)
• 150 g peas (frozen or fresh)
• 1 tbsp corn starch (optional)
• 2 tbsp plain coconut yoghurt

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium large deep pan on medium heat

   Put the kohlrabi, onion and ginger into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes without colour

   Add the vegetable soup, coconut milk and lemon juice and cook for another 10 minutes until the kohlrabi stripes are almost done

   Add the peas and season with salt and pepper if neccesary

   Cook for another 5 minutes

   If your dish is already very creamy you don't need the corn starch but if you have a very thin sauce disolve the starch into 3 tbsp of cold water and add it to the dish

   Stir constantly so that there will be no lumbs and bring everything to a boil

   Before serving sitr in the coconut youghurt

   Enjoy

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I don’t live a vegan lifestyle but I try to do without meat 1-2 times per week. Sure you could eat a salad, a quinoa bowl, spaghetti with olive oil and salt. But I honestly love eating a good burger therefore it was time for me to get creative and back into my kitchen

I read a lot of recipes for meatless burgers but wasn’t satisfied with most combination. Don’t get me wrong I like sweet potatoes, spinach and so on but I wanted to try something else.

Since I bought fresh red beets two days ago at the farmers market I wanted them to be the main part in my burger patties . It is always the same concept for a meatless burger patty.

You need vegetables of course, something as a filler, what absorbs the liquid and a glue food which holds everything together.

After thinking those 3 parts through I came up with my ingredients. My vegetables would be red beets , spring onions and white beans. For the filler I would use oats, quinoa and ground roasted walnuts. Equally important as the first 2 parts is the glue. There are not many foods you could use as a glue. When you look through recipes its mostly eggs which get used in non vegan recipes and as a vegan substitution its almost always bananas for sweet baked good and a flax seed egg for savoury food. So flax seed egg here we come!

What is a flax seed egg? A flax seed egg is 1 teaspoon ground flax seeds mixed with 3 teaspoons water.

First things first!

At first we have to peel and grate the red beets. I would recommend wearing kitchen gloves and an apron. I think there is no further explanation needed .

After we have prepared the burger mass, sorry for not breaking the whole procedure down but just go some spaces down and there is the whole recipe step by step ;-).

So after we have prepared the burger mass we do the forming. Certainly you can form the burgers with your hands what gives the patties a rustic and authentic look. But I will tell you how I formed mine.

I don’t own a fancy burger ring mould. So I thought what could I use instead of it? It should have a straight bottom and the right size and than the light came to me: why not use my starbucks special edition destination mug? Straight bottom perfect size! Yes!

Once I found my mug I prepared the bottom and the sides with some olive oil, pressed about 3/4 cup of burger mass on to the bottom. Leveled it a little bit and then turned the mug with a little force and a clang onto a wooden board.

Perfect beautiful and round! That’s what it looked like.

You will get, with that recipe, the attention of all your family members. Not only because of the deep red colour but because of the delicious taste. Even my husband who doesn’t like red beets ate TWO burgers.

The best thing about these beauties is, you can prepare them in advance and they can be stored up to 4 days in the fridge. Thats perfect for all with a busy schedule, am I right ? Give me a fist pump, YES!

If you need a fluffy buns recipe maybe you wanna try our delicious recipe for fluffy turmeric brioche buns. Sorry they are not vegan but will meld in your mouth deliciously and have a unique colouring.

Antonia and I would love to hear from you so if you have any questions or complains leave a comment. I will answer them all. Please tag us on social media @twosisterslivinglife if you try one of our recipes, nothing is more satisfying than seeing others happy with succeed.

Love Nina

Vegan Red beets, white bean and quinoa burger

Vegan never tasted that good. I don’t live vegan but I try to avoid eating meat every day and this is a delicious meatless Burger alternative everyone should try.

• 5 red beets (about 500g)
• 400 g white beans (drained and rinsed)
• 4 spring onions (coarsely minced)
• 250 g cooked quinoa (that's about 100g uncooked)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking the vegetables)
• 200 g oats (quick cooking oats preferably)
• 150 g walnuts (ground)
• 1 lemon (juice and zest)
• 100 g Parsely (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp flax seed meal
• salt and pepper (to your liking)

1. First peel and grate the uncooked red beets.

   Then cook the red beets, smashed white beans and diced spring onions over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the red beets are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Stir ocassionally.

   When the red beets are tender, let everything cool slightly.

   Mix the 2 tablespoons flax seeds with 6 tablespoons water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

   In a big bowl mix together oats, ground walnuts, cooked quinoa, vegetables, parsley, flax seed-water mix, lemon juice and zest 

   Knead the everything a little bit like a dough so that everything comes together

   Let everything rest for a couple of minute

   Form burger patties with your hands or with a round burger mould or with my mugs  method

   Heat a pan over medium high head with some olive oil, when the oil is ready for frying put the burgers in to the pan and cook for about 6-8 minutes on every side.

   Serve them low carb on a bed of salad with avocado, vegan sour cream and horseradish or on our fluffy turmeric brioche bun

   Red beets patties can be made ahead up to 5 days.

   Enjoy!

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