Ravishing Radishes

I LOVE this recipe. It’s a classic French snack or appetizer that seems a bit odd at first. But once you try it you'll see why it works so well. It's one of those dishes with so few ingredients that the quality of each one is key. The rich butter and course salt round out the spiciness of the radishes, making a perfect bite.

Because of their high quantities of roughage, water and low quantities of digestible carbs radishes are incredibly filling, and a great way to satisfy hunger.

One-half cup of radishes contains 1 g of fibre, and while that may not seem like a lot it is actually 4 percent of the recommended daily intake, according to Livestrong.com. If you slice radishes and eat them with a green salad, you are taking in additional fibre.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 bunches radishes with the tops intact

• Sea salt

• Unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced scallions

• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill

• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon course salt

• Pinch freshly ground black pepper

• 1 French baguette, sliced diagonally

METHOD

Arrange the radishes on a bed of sea salt. Spread the butter on slices of toasted bread and arrange artfully on a platter. Serve at room temperature.

Herbed Butter: Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until combined. Do not whip.