SELLMEYER FARM NEWSLETTER

Did you know that the U.S. consumes more that 400 million pounds of radishes a year. The radish root is 94% water with a a small amount of the minerals potassium, phosphorous, magnesium & iron. The radish greens are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, & B's, they are also a beneficial blood cleanser & digestive aid!

Most people eat them raw, but did you know you can cook them, too?! Cooking tones down the "bite" of a pungent radish. You can steam them 8-12 minutes until tender but not mushy. Roll in butter & add a little salt & pepper. You can use them in soups or stews like turnips, or you can add them to stir-fries. Have you ever had a radish sandwich? Butter French or Sourdough bread & layer with thin slices of radish & sprinkle with salt. You can add raw spinach & cheese if you like, also!

Here are some more radish ideas: stir-fry sliced radishes with fresh pea shoots, garlic & ginger. Add chopped radish greens to stir-fries. Saute quartered radishes with orange zest & minced ginger root. Use sliced daikon radishes as "crackers" & top them with herbed cream cheese & smoked fish. Add chopped radishes to potato salad for a peppery crunch. Add thin sliced radishes to a ham sandwich!

Who knew you could do so much more with radishes then just putting them in a salad! Check out the recipe page and I'll post a couple more radish recipes!