Radishes
Crisp spring roots that also appear through much of the market year.
Availability varies. A New England example may not match your market.
How to prepare
- Trim the tops.
- Slice raw or roast until sweet.
Storage
Refrigerate in a bag. Remove leafy tops if they are still attached.
Shopping note
Choose firm roots. Soft spots mean they have sat too long.
Radishes with beans
10 minutes. About 1 plate. These are kitchen amounts, not a nutrient analysis.
- 4 radishes
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- a wedge lemon
- Slice the radishes.
- Toss them with chickpeas, oil, and lemon.
A plant protein with a raw vegetable
Availability varies by farm, weather, and week. These are New England examples, not a promise of what is in every market.
Optional: add cumin. The chickpeas stay.