Radishes & their Health Benefits
Besides being pumpkin, apple and winter squash season, radishes are also in season!
You can use the entire vegetable.
This root vegetable has several different varieties: watermelon, white, pink, and daikon. Radishes have gotten a bad rep for their spicy, pungent taste, but when roasted they take on a whole new flavor!
Radishes also have a host of benefits:
rich in antioxidants, calcium and potassium
natural nitrates to improve blood flow
cleanse the liver and stomach
high in vitamin C ( depending on the variety)
good source of fiber
supports a healthy digestion
a natural antifungal
The entire radish can be used. The greens can be sauteed with other greens in olive oil (my choice), cut up and added to a salad or used in a pesto.
Roasted radishes fresh from the farmer’s market!
I roast radishes quite often. I scrub the outside or peel if I'm unsure about the origin of the veggie. Cut into chunks and toss in olive oil. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for about 30 min or until they appear cooked at 400 degrees.
How do you eat radishes?