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Kohlrabi Microgreens Farro Grain Bowl (25-Minute Vegetarian Lunch)

Kohlrabi Microgreens Farro Grain Bowl (25-Minute Vegetarian Lunch)

25 min

· Serves 2

· Updated March 17, 2026

ChefPax Microgreens test kitchen — grown and curated in Manor, TX
Hearty farro bowl with roasted beets, hummus, and a mound of mild, sweet kohlrabi microgreens drizzled with tahini.
lunch
grain bowl
vegetarian
healthy
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How do you use Kohlrabi microgreens in Kohlrabi Microgreens Farro Grain Bowl (25-Minute Vegetarian Lunch)?

Kohlrabi microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Hearty farro bowl with roasted beets, hummus, and a mound of mild, sweet kohlrabi microgreens drizzled with tahini.

How long does it take to make Kohlrabi Microgreens Farro Grain Bowl (25-Minute Vegetarian Lunch)?

This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.

What does Kohlrabi add to this recipe?

Kohlrabi microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro, cooked

  • 1 cup kohlrabi microgreens

  • 2 small beets, roasted and sliced

  • 3 tbsp hummus

  • 2 tbsp tahini

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt, pepper & za'atar

Instructions

  • 1

    Divide warm farro between two bowls.

  • 2

    Arrange roasted beets and a dollop of hummus alongside.

  • 3

    Whisk tahini with lemon juice and a splash of water until pourable.

  • 4

    Pile kohlrabi microgreens on top, drizzle with tahini and olive oil, and dust with za'atar.

Nutrition Authority

Kohlrabi microgreens have a mild, slightly sweet brassica flavor and are used as a versatile garnish and salad component. As a brassica crop, they share the general phytochemical research base of the family.

What the evidence supports

  • Kohlrabi microgreens belong to the brassica family, which has been broadly studied for glucosinolate and vitamin content in microgreen form.

    moderate evidence
  • Flavor and nutrient levels in kohlrabi microgreens vary by growing conditions and harvest stage.

    strong evidence

References

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