April’s Harvest of the Month is Radishes

Are you wondering how to refresh your meals for the spring season? This month’s harvest delivers a peppery, slightly spicy flavor and satisfying crunch that’s totally “rad” and ready to add to springtime recipes. Radishes are versatile and full of nutrients, making them an ideal vegetable to fuel your wellness journey.

The antioxidants, nutrients and antifungal properties in radishes are great for the digestive system and overall health. Radishes can also aid in weight loss because they contain very few calories.

Choose radishes with bulbs that are firm and free from soft spots, and with leaves that look crisp and uniform in color. Once you are home, separate the leaves from the bulbs. Store the bulbs between two damp paper towels in a resealable bag and keep them in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer for up to two weeks. Place the leaves in a resealable bag or a sealed container and refrigerate them for up to two days.

Looking to make radishes more kid friendly? Start by incorporating radishes into family-favorite meals. For example, add radish slices on burgers, in salads or sauteed vegetables. Once your kid is more accustomed to the peppery flavor of radishes, you can let the flavor stand out in dishes such as roasted radishes or snacks such as radish chips.

Enjoy these healthy radish recipes:

• Easy Pickled Radishes
• Jalapeno Radish Slaw
• Rosemary Roasted Radishes

Fun facts

• Not only are the leaves on a radish plant edible –– they’re also high in many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, magnesium and iron.
• For the best taste and texture, try the leaves sauteed, braised or steamed.
• Radishes grow quickly in a garden and are often ready for harvest in about three weeks.
• Peeling the skin off radishes will cause them to lose most of their flavor.