Keto Bacon-Wrapped Kohlrabi

STATS:

• Caloric content: 150 kcal
• Time for preparation: 15 mints.
• Portion size: 2 bacon-wrapped kohlrabi sticks
• Bake duration: Twenty-five minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Overall time: 40 minutes
• Course: Appetizer, Side Dish & Snack
• Diet: Ketogenic & Gluten-Free
• Serving: 4 servings
• EQUIPMENT:
• Knife
• Chopping board
• Peeler
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Mixing dish
• Pincers
• INGREDIENTS:
• 2 kohlrabi bulbs
• 8 bacon slices
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp. garlic seasoning
• ½ tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. Erythritol
• Salt & pepper
• INGREDIENT NOTES:
• KHOLABRI:
• We have to use medium kohlrabi as they are firm and mildly sweet, and it is similar to broccoli stems.
• KETO BACON:
• We have to choose bacon that is devoid of nitrogen and sugar to comply with the keto range.
• OLIVE OIL:
• We use olive oil, so the spice will easily stick with the kohlrabi, and it also provides fat.
• GRALIC SEASONING:
• We can use this garlic seasoning to add flavor and exclude the moisture and carbs.
• PAPRIKA:
• We can use smoked paprika powder to add the smoky flavor to this appetizer without the carbs and spice.
• ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
• We have to use the Erythritol powder in this dish to add a slight sweetness to this appetizer without the carbs.
• SALT & PEPPER:
• It is added to provide the flavor.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We would heat up the oven to 400° F.
2. Then we can put the paper in the tray.
3. We can peel the kohlrabi and slice the sticks like potato fries.
4. Take a dish and add garlic seasoning, olive oil, sweetener, black pepper, paprika powder, and salt, and mix.
5. Then add the kohlrabi sticks to the bowl and toss with the mixture, and properly coat the sticks.
6. We can cover the sticks with the bacon and secure the sides, and place them seam side down on a tray.
7. Bake them for 25 minutes, and change the side in between and serve warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Serve these sticks with a keto garlic aioli dip.
• We can add these sticks along with scrambled eggs for a tasty brunch.
• You can also place these sticks in the keto charcuterie board.
• We can serve these sticks along with grilled steaks.
• Cauliflower mash also greatly pairs with these sticks for a delicious dinner.
• We can also make their crumbles and add them to the salad.

TIPS:

• We can partially cook the bacon for an additional crispy taste.
• You could seal the edges of bacon along with toothpicks.
• We can make equal slices of kohlrabi to cook them evenly.
• You can also sprinkle some red flakes or cayenne pepper to prepare them slightly spicy.
• We can have these after five minutes to make them tastier.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You could place the sticks in the sealed dish and stock them up for four days.

FREEZER:

• Cover these pieces separately in Saran Wrap and freeze on a tray, and then transfer them to the bag to reserve them for one month.

FAQs:

Can I prepare this appetizer in the air-fryer?

• We can prepare these sticks in an air fryer at 380 degrees F for eighteen minutes and flip them over in between times.

Will we have kohlrabi in keto?

• We can easily have kohlrabi in a keto diet as it is rich in fiber and low in carbs as well.

Can I utilize any other vegetable for this recipe?

• We can use some zucchini or turnips to make this recipe, but it perfectly wraps in kohlrabi.

Is it necessary to add the sweetener?

• It is not necessary to add the sweetener; it’s the choice and helps to create the sweet and savory combination, which enhances the taste.

Can I make this dish before the requirement?

• We can make the dish before the requirement, wrap it and stock it, and bake the dish when ready to serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Caloric content: 150 kcal
Net carbs: 3.5g
Fiber: 1.5g
No of carbs: 4g
Protein: 7g
Portion size: 2 wrapped sticks
Sodium: 380mg
Portion: 4 servings
Potassium: 320mg