All about Radishes

Recipes

We love our radishes! You will be receiving a few varieties in your box each season, including daikon, French, and watermelon. Now that you have them, here are some fun ways to prepare them:

1. Raw and Fresh

  • Sliced into Salads: Radishes add a peppery crunch when thinly sliced into fresh salads.
  • Snack with Dip: Serve raw radishes whole, quartered, or sliced with hummus, tzatziki, or a creamy dip.
  • Radish Carpaccio: Slice really thin and squeeze some lemon or vinegar and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs. Allow to sit for a few minutes so they get nice and tender before digging in.
  • Quick-Pickled Radishes: Pickle radish slices in a vinegar brine for a tangy topping. Here is a link to a simple recipe: https://www.loveandlemons.com/quick-pickled-radishes/

2. Roasted or Grilled

  • Roasted Radishes: Toss radishes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until tender. They mellow in flavor and develop a caramelized exterior.
  • Grilled Radishes: Skewer radishes or place them in a grill basket, grilling until charred and tender for a smoky taste.

3. Sautéed or Stir-Fried

  • Sautéed Radishes: Cook sliced or quartered radishes in butter or olive oil with herbs until they are just tender. This brings out a subtle sweetness.
  • Stir-Fried Radishes: Add sliced radishes to a stir-fry with other veggies for a peppery twist.

4. Baked or Roasted with Other Vegetables

  • Radish and Potato Hash: Mix radishes with potatoes or sweet potatoes, onions, and herbs for a savory breakfast or side dish.
  • Root Vegetable Medley: Combine radishes with carrots, parsnips, and beets, roasting them with herbs for a colorful, tasty side.

5. Soup and Stew Additions

  • Radish-Top Soup: Use the radish greens to make a vibrant, slightly peppery soup similar to spinach or arugula soup.
  • Radish in Broth: Slice radishes into a vegetable or miso broth for added crunch and a peppery note.

6. Fermented or Pickled

  • Fermented Radishes: Make probiotic-rich fermented radishes with a simple saltwater brine.
  • Pickled Radish Relish: Use pickled radishes as a condiment to add acidity to rich dishes.

7. Grated or Spiralized

  • Radish Slaw: Grate or spiralize radishes to mix into coleslaw or use as a topping for tacos and grain bowls.
  • Radish Noodles: Use a spiralizer to make radish “noodles” for a low-carb pasta alternative or salad base.

8. Radish Greens

  • Sautéed Radish Greens: Cook the greens with olive oil, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon for a simple side dish.
  • Pesto: Blend radish greens with nuts, olive oil, Parmesan, and garlic to make a peppery pesto sauce.
  • Add to Soups: Chop the greens and stir them into soups or stews for added nutrients.

9. Get creative

  • Radish Butter: Blend softened butter with finely chopped radishes and herbs to make a spread for bread or roasted vegetables.
  • Radish Chips: Slice radishes thinly and bake until crispy to make homemade radish chips.
  • Radish Kimchi: Make a spicy Korean-style radish kimchi for a flavorful side or condiment. https://www.funkyasiankitchen.com/blog/radish-kimchi/

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