RECIPE: Kohlrabi and turnip slaw

From The Season's Other Veggies

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 pound kohlrabi (leaves included)

1 medium turnip, peeled and quartered

3 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon peanut oil

2 teaspoons honey

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

salt and ground pepper

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Procedure:

1. Separate stems from kohlrabi bulb, trim, and discard tough bottoms of stems. Half leaves lengthwise, then thinly shred crosswise. Trim root end from bulb and peel away tough outer layer; half lengthwise.

2. Fit a food processor with shredding blade (or use box grater) and shred kohlrabi bulb and turnip.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, peanut oil, honey, and sesame oil; season with salt and pepper. Add scallions, kohlrabi leaves and bulb, and turnip to bowl; toss to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes.

Contributed by Phyllis Jo Kubey