Roasted Kohlrabi with Pancetta and Garlic and Thyme Dressing

Name: Roasted Kohlrabi with Pancetta and Garlic and Thyme Dressing
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 700 g (1 lb 9 oz) kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 2.5cm (1in) dice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 50 g (2 oz) unsalted butter; 100 g (4 oz) pancetta, cut into lardons (see Tips); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

A Passion for Vegetables

By Paul Gayler

Published 1999

About

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves
6 tablespoons olive oil
700 g (1

Side dish

Method

Kohlrabi is the black sheep of the cabbage family, which is a shame as it is very versatile. Try it raw in salads or cooked and puréed with garlic and herbs. Any recipe for turnips would be good made with kohlrabi instead.

Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7. Put the unp