Radish and Cucumber Salad

Radish and Cucumber Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Chill Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
10 radishes, washed and thinly sliced (about 1 bunch)
1 cucumber, washed and cut into thin rounds

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic, salt and pepper. Add radishes and cucumbers and stir to combine.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Oven-Roasted Radishes with Peas

Oven-Roasted Radishes with Peas

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 bunch radishes, (approximately 10 radishes) washed, trimmed and cut into quarters
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 cup peas (fresh, thawed from frozen, or canned and then drained)
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a rimmed baking sheet, mix radishes with oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle peas over the radish mixture and roast until peas are heated through.
4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with lemon juice and dill, if desired.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.

Braised Radishes

Braised Radishes

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Serving Size 3/4 cup

Ingredients

4 bunches of radishes (30 to 36 radishes)
1⁄2 cup water
2 Tablespoons sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Wash radishes and remove stems and roots.  Cut in half or quarters.
2. In a medium saucepan or skillet, bring water, sugar and salt to a boil.
3. Add radishes and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until radishes are tender and can be pierced with a fork, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Uncover and cook until liquid reduces to make a shiny glaze. Serve warm.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Radishes are also tasty in a stir-fry or green salad.