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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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. 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. Stir all ingredients for the filling togehter with am mixer until creamy. About 4-5 minutes. Cut the peeled kohlrabi into 0,5 cm thick slices. Put all slices into a large bowl and add the salt. Step 1: Start with one layer of kohlrabi slices Step 2: Then add one layer of tomato sauce. Step 3: Add one layer of the cheesy cream cheese filling and then start with step 1 all over again. 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. Preheat your oven to 180°Celsius or 350°FahrenheitVegetable Lasagna made with Kohlrabi, creamy cheese cream layers and homemade tomato sauce
Homemade Tomato Sauce
cheesy cream cheese filling
Kohlrabi layers
Homemade rustic tomato sauce
Cheesy cream cheese filling
Kohlrabi layering
Assembling the Lasagna
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