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Home » Review » Froothie » Kohlrabi & Cucumber Quencher

Kohlrabi & Cucumber Quencher

Published on August 17, 2015 by Elizabeth Atia 24 Comments
Last Updated on January 28, 2019

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A refreshing blend of kohlrabi, cucumber, celery and apple.

Kohlrabi and Cucumber Quencher

Ah, the humble kohlrabi – the sputnik of the vegetable world – what do we do with you?

I have to confess that when this bizarre vegetable first made an appearance in my vegetable box I had to take to Twitter to identify it. I had never seen one before – this isn’t the sort of veg that appears on our supermarket shelves here in Shetland.

kohlrabi sputnik

It’s become one of my favourite vegetables though (and I really did hang one from my son’s bedroom ceiling so I could photograph it with his space themed wallpaper in the back!). A member of the brassica family its flavour is somewhat between a cabbage heart or a broccoli stalk and it pairs really well with apple in a summer salad. You can get them with a green skin or a purple skin.

It also makes a wicked refreshing green juice!

Use smaller kohlrabi for this as they are less woody, and you can peel and quarter them, or just quarter them, but keep in mind that a purple kohlrabi will affect the colour of the juice if it’s not peeled (it’ll still taste awesome though). To obtain a greener coloured juice peel your apples first too, if you fancy.

A masticating slow juicer like the Froothie Optimum 600 masticating slow juicer  makes short work of tough vegetables like the kohlrabi, and you don’t even need to chop the apple up – the wide mouth chute means you can have fresh juice in just a few minutes!


Served cold over plenty of ice this low-calorie green juice is packed with vitamins and minerals. A great way to work towards your five, seven, ten a day and a great way to cool off during this summer heat! And yes, it’s actually been hot and sunny here in Shetland this last weekend! We had some summer!

The Shetland Canoe Club organized a trip out on the east coast of the islands to take advantage of the fine weather. It was a glorious six-mile paddle along the coast, through a magnificent sea arch and into a sea cave where we disturbed an otter at play. Lunch was had on a rocky beach amongst some fantastic company (including a mouse!). I even picked up a few geocaches (and a sunburn despite the SPF 40 I’d put on before I left the house!).

Kayaking in Shetland

Kayaking in Shetland

Kayaking in Shetland

But yes, the juice. It’s a green juice, it’s good for you and it tastes absolutely fantastic, if I do say so myself! I’m really rather pleased with this recipe!

Kohlrabi & Cucumber Quencher

What’s your favourite way to prepare kohlrabi? Do you grate it in a salad? Do you juice it? Do let me know!

Kohlrabi and Cucumber Quencher

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  • Kohlrabi & Cucumber Quencher
    • Affiliate Links
    • Instructions 
    • Environmental Information
  • OTHER KOHLRABI RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

Kohlrabi & Cucumber Quencher

A refreshing blend of kohlrabi, cucumber, celery and apple.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 1 medium kohlrabi green or purple (see notes)
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 2 apples
  • 1/2 stick celery
  • ice to serve
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Instructions 

  • Quarter the kohlrabi and peel the apple if you want a greener juice.
  • Juice everything together in a masticating slow juicer.
  • Pour over ice to serve.

Environmental Information

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OTHER KOHLRABI RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

Kohlrabi Fritters by Amuse Your Bouche
Ploughman’s Salad with Kohlrabi, Apple & Cheddar by My Custard Pie
Winter Vegetable Gratin with Truffle Cream by Kellie’s Food to Glow

If you’ve got any cucumbers needing to be used up you might like to try this cucumber cake from Veggie Desserts!

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Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary uses the Froothie Optimum 9400 blender, and the Froothie Optimum 600 slow juicer to make her juices, soups and smoothies. These are affiliate links, meaning if you buy a blender or juicer through them we will earn a small commission. This is not a paid post and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Filed Under: Fitness, Froothie, Juice & Smoothies, Recipe, Veggie Tagged With: cucumber, Froothie Optimum 600, juice, kayaking, kohlrabi, summer

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Comments

  1. sallyann Johnston says

    January 29, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Love to give this a go quite intrigued to see what it tastes like

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  2. Zoey P says

    October 11, 2015 at 10:35 am

    I’ve just brought a juicier and looking for alternative receipes, wouldn’t have thought to put these together but will def be trying out. Thanks

    Reply
  3. Herbert Appleby says

    October 9, 2015 at 12:00 am

    ooo I could neck one of these right now 🙂

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  4. Jane Barrett says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Looks really refreshing, will have to try. Thanks for the post.

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  5. Paul Wilson says

    September 13, 2015 at 12:10 am

    Great use for cucumber.

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  6. katja says

    August 24, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Kohlrabi is a very popular vegetable here in germany. I like to fry slices in butter or cook chunks in a little broth, then finish with cream and parsley. It is a good sidedish for meatballs and potatoe mash. Love your blog!

    Reply
  7. Lucy Parissi says

    August 22, 2015 at 8:49 am

    You know I have always been curious about kohlrabi. I don’t think I have ever come across it anywhere but would love to try it. I love green juices and anything with cucumber – although knowing me I will probably want to turn it into a cocktail : )

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  8. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    It looks lovely Elizabeth, what an excellent idea to juice it! Lovely photos.

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  9. kellie@foodtoglow says

    August 18, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I sometimes get kohlrabi but always make something savoury and either bake it or put it in soup. Now I have new use. Yay! Gorgeous kayaking images, and LOVE the alien one in your son’s bedroom. V clever. 🙂 Oh, and thinks for the link love, Elizabeth.

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:00 am

      I’ll have to peek at your blog for some more savoury kohlrabi recipes – I have a few more in my fridge needing used up! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tracy says

    August 17, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Beautiful green juice. I recently had one in my veggie box and had to get social media pals to identify it for me. I sadly didn’t use it quickly enough and had to chuck it, which I hate to do, but here’s a good excuse to buy a new one!

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:03 am

      When my first kohlrabi arrived I had to take to social media too! 🙂 I do hope you get a chance to try it next time.

      Reply
  11. Sisley White says

    August 17, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I’ve never ever heard of kohlrabi before. It does look rather fun. I will keep an eye out.
    The Canoeing looks lovely! Nice to see you had the sunshine x

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:08 am

      It was so lovely to have another fine sunny day after such a rainy, cloudy summer, for sure! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Joski byrne says

    August 17, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    Wow, I’ve never seen or heard of this. Amazing! I love your images by the way.

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:19 am

      Aw thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    August 17, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Your kayaking adventures look so fun. I would be out there every day if I lived by the sea.
    I have never had kohlrabi before, but it sounds great!

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:21 am

      I can’t believe you’ve never tried kohlrabi – you simply must, they are so much fun 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sarah Bailey says

    August 17, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Oh this sounds great – the perfect thirst quencher for summer! x

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:21 am

      It’s really rather lovely, and low calorie too unlike a lot of fresh juice!

      Reply
  15. Helen @ Family-Friends-Food.com says

    August 17, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    I love that photo of your space-kohlrabi! But you’re right – they do look alien.
    I’m not usually a juice fan as it’s typically too sweet, but this savoury veggie juice sounds lovely, and very refreshing. I’ll keep a look out for kohlrabi in my veg box!

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:24 am

      Heehee, that was a little bit fun to take 🙂 This juice does have a sweetness due to the apples, but it compliments the rest of the ingredients perfectly, I think

      Reply
  16. Cathy @ Planet Veggie says

    August 17, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    I’d never have thought of juicing kohlrabi – it looks beautifully refreshing though!

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:24 am

      Me neither until inspiration struck the other day! 🙂

      Reply

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