I’m writing to apologize for neglecting you for too long. All this time when preparing a salad I didn’t give you much consideration. I always admired you and your bright red coat from afar but never really got to know you. Grilled radishes or pickled radishes never crossed my mind…
Until now.
You were on the list of veggies to be grown as a late summer crop in New England… so I followed suit. I tucked you in the garden right next to your distant cousin Arugula. And to my surprise you flourished… and thrived… and I became the proud parent of beautiful, bountiful, zesty, crisp and oh, so fresh radishes.
Not just any radishes – oh no – you were large and in charge… as big as an apple and just as delicious in your own right. So now I’m doing what any proud gardener parent would… giving you lots of attention, showing you off to all my friends and promoting all your strengths on social media! Of course!
Here are a few fun facts about these cute kids:
- They are a low-cal snack; one cup of sliced radishes has less than 20 calories.
- Because of their high vitamin C content and natural cleansing effects, they can help prevent viral infections.
- Radishes also have a natural cleansing effect on the digestive system and can help relieve bloating and indigestion.
- They grow really fast – from seed to harvest in 30 days.
Radishes are delicious and nutritious – and can be eaten raw or cooked. Here are a few recipes I’ve made recently that might inspire you give them a try!
Grilled radishes with perfect Greek yogurt Crema to balance them out! The crema is also good served with fresh radishes or other vegetables. Easy ginger pickled radishes Never use aluminum bowls or utensils when pickling; the acid reacts to the metal. Beware…The aroma released when the container is opened is sulfurous and strong. Once you get past the initial smell they are addictive. Pickled radishes can be chilled up to 3 weeks.Charred Farm Radishes with Greek Yogurt Crema
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
15
Serving Size
3 radishes with crema
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10Unsaturated Fat 0g Ginger Pickled Radishes
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
20
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10Unsaturated Fat 0g
Erin Hewitt says
These look amazing!!