What are the main benefits about radish

Radishes are a special vegetable with many fans. They are made up of 93% water, making them a great choice for light diets. People who care about their health like them because they contain substances that help digestion.

In my view, radishes are often unfairly overlooked. Many see them just as an ingredient in vegetable salads, and that’s where their story ends. But there's much more this crunchy vegetable can do.

For instance, radishes can be pickled just like cucumbers. I have a simple, quick, and tasty recipe if you want to try it. Radishes also add a spicy touch to familiar dishes like okroshka. As Moscow and St. Petersburg warm up, this summer soup is perfect. Radish pieces give a nice, spicy flavor that makes the dish more interesting.

Radishes can also be cooked in a pan. Yes, they taste great when fried just like carrots. You just need olive oil, garlic, and herbs. After frying, they lose their bitterness and turn into a tasty side dish or snack.

Another fact is that radish leaves are edible. Just wash and sort them well. Then you can use them to make a green salad or add them to a mix. Young radish leaves taste really good.

Radishes grow mostly from late spring to late fall. They ripen in about 20 to 25 days. Because of this, you can harvest them all summer. Then, replant immediately to have fresh radishes again. So start planting radishes now and keep doing it through autumn.

Do you like radishes? When shopping, what do you look for in good radishes? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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