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Spiced Kohlrabi with Pomegranate and Feta

Roasted kohlrabi with Middle Eastern spices, pomegranate seeds, and feta. Kohlrabi is a cabbage family member rich in fiber, vitamins C and B6 for immune health, and potassium for heart health.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black or brown mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 lb kohlrabi, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 oz sheep's or goat milk feta cheese
  • 0.33 cup pomegranate seeds
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the avocado oil, garlic, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, and salt. Add the kohlrabi and toss to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until fork tender.
  3. Stir the lemon zest and juice into the kohlrabi on the baking sheet before transferring to a large serving bowl. Top with the feta, pomegranate seeds, mint, and cilantro and serve.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Vitamin C
    From: Kohlrabi
  • Vitamin B6
    From: Kohlrabi
  • Potassium
    From: Kohlrabi

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Protects against · via Vitamin B6
  • Stroke
    Reduces risk of · via Potassium

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