5 different ideas for your radishes

Did you know that radishes were so popular in ancient Egypt that they were apparently used to pay the workers who built the pyramids?

Today, radishes are still a staple of spring salads, adding crunch, zing and color... but would you like to give a different twist to your radish adventures? Here are a few ideas to inspire you!

1. Radish Spread: Combine grated radishes with cream cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper for a delightful spread. Perfect on toast or crackers for a quick and healthy snack, whether as a weekend treat or on the way home from school. For added flavour, don't hesitate to add scallions or various herbs such as dill or cilantro.

2. Marinated Radishes: Slice radishes and marinate in a mixture of vinegar, water, sugar and salt. About 30 minutes of marinating will give them a slightly tangy taste, while keeping them crunchy. A happy little side dish. If you like, you can also can and preserve your pickled radishes.

3. Roasted radishes: Would you like a “radis-cally” different experience with your little roots? Cut your radishes into quarters, drizzle with sunflower oil, season with salt and pepper, then roast in the oven at 400°F for about 20 min until tender and slightly caramelized.

4. Radish leaf omelette: you may be surprised to learn that you can eat radish leaves, especially when they arrive freshly harvested in your organic baskets! To keep in the fridge, always separate the leaves from the roots, and when you have time for an omelette, wash the leaves well, sauté them with green onions and other greens (chard, kale, etc.) and add plenty of fresh herbs and your egg mixture. Eat the roots raw as a side dish. Now you've eaten your vegetable, from leaf to root!

5. Radish soup: Use radishes (and their leaves) to make a creamy soup. Cook them with potatoes and onions, then put them through a hand grinder for a creamy, comforting soup. Ricardo offers another idea by adding apples and cream to this soup. Get creative!

In addition to their culinary pleasures, radishes are one of the fastest-growing crops in the garden in spring and autumn. For impatient gardeners or children discovering the wonders of our generous Mother Nature, radishes are an excellent choice. Find our radish varieties here.

I hope these ideas will encourage you to rediscover your wonderful little radishes. For more culinary inspiration, don't hesitate to consult our kitchen and gardening assistant Robo-Tourne-Sol and ask him for more ideas on how to use your vegetables of all kinds!