Kohlrabi, Kale, and Karrots

Balanced in flavors and exploding with nutrients, this kindred trio is a knockout that teams nicely with a tender chicken or savory steak dish.

• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 12 minutes

Serves 6


2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Pinch cayenne pepper

Pinch ground nutmeg

1 bunch kale

2 tablespoons ghee

1 large kohlrabi, peeled and diced

3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

3 cloves garlic, quartered

1 cup water

1 In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, syrup, salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.

2 Remove spines from the middle of the kale leaves and discard. Chop kale.

3 Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot®. Heat ghee and add kohlrabi and carrots. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until vegetables start to get tender. Add garlic quarters and heat 1 additional minute.

4 Add water to the pot. Lock lid. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 5 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Quick-release any remaining pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

5 Stir in kale and simmer 1–2 minutes until it wilts.

6 Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pot ingredients to a serving dish. Add vinegar mixture and toss to mix. Serve warm.