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Kohlrabi Substitutes

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Pale green bulb with mild, slightly sweet, cabbage-like flavor. Crispy raw, tender when cooked.

3 listed substitutes

First listed swap: Turnips

First listed Kohlrabi substitute option: Turnips

In the current curated data, Turnips is listed first at 1:1. Its listed uses include slaws, roasting and soups. Compare the notes below before using it in raw applications.

How to choose a Kohlrabi swap

Turnips

Ratio: 1:1

Listed for slaws, roasting and soups.

Celeriac

Ratio: 1:1

Listed for soups, mashing and roasting. Avoid for raw applications.

Broccoli Stems

Ratio: 1:1

Listed for slaws, stir-frying and roasting.

Kohlrabi substitute ratios and notes

Turnips

1:1

Similar crunchy texture and mild flavor when raw. Slightly more peppery than kohlrabi.

✅Listed for: slaws, roasting, soups

vegan gluten-free

Celeriac

1:1

Earthy celery flavor, denser texture. Great in soups and mashes where kohlrabi would be cooked.

✅Listed for: soups, mashing, roasting

⚠️Not for: raw applications

vegan gluten-free

Broccoli Stems

1:1

Peel and slice broccoli stems — almost identical crisp texture and mild brassica flavor.

✅Listed for: slaws, stir-frying, roasting

vegan gluten-free

Kohlrabi substitute FAQs

Which Kohlrabi substitute is listed first?

Turnips is the first listed Kohlrabi substitute in SwapChef's curated data. The listed ratio is 1:1.

Can I use Turnips instead of Kohlrabi?

The curated notes list Turnips for slaws, roasting and soups. Similar crunchy texture and mild flavor when raw. Slightly more peppery than kohlrabi.

What is another Kohlrabi substitute?

Celeriac is another listed option at 1:1. The data lists it for soups, mashing and roasting.

What cautions are listed for Kohlrabi substitutes?

The curated cautions mention raw applications. Check each substitute's “not for” notes before using it in baking, sauces, or allergy-sensitive recipes.