Kohlrabi with Honey Butter

Ingredients

• 4 small kohlrabies (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick julienne strips (3 cups)
• 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips (1/2 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon snipped chives or parsley
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan cook kohlrabi and carrot, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes or till crisp-tender. Drain.
2. In a bowl combine lemon peel, lemon juice, chives or parsley, honey, and pepper. Pour over hot kohlrabi and carrot; add margarine or butter. Toss to coat.
3. Microwave directions: In a 1 1/2-quart casserole micro-cook kohlrabi, carrot, and 1 tablespoon water, covered, on 100% power (high) for 7 to 9 minutes or till crisp-tender, stirring once. Drain. In a bowl combine lemon peel, lemon juice, chives or parsley, honey, and pepper. Pour over hot kohlrabi and carrot; add margarine or butter. Toss to coat.