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The Instacart guide to Easter egg radish
About Easter egg radish
If you thought that radishes were exclusively a dark pinkish-red hue, then the chances are high that you have not sampled an Easter egg radish. Let's explore more about this colorful, vibrant vegetable.
So-called Easter egg radishes are named for their beautiful pastel shades of pink, purple, crimson, and white that are evocative of their namesake's special springtime holiday. Easter egg radishes are typically somewhat petite and round and can be grown and enjoyed year-round.
Easter egg radishes have a pleasant flavor, with a bright white interior that is mild, with a pleasant kick that lets you know that these cuties are, indeed, radishes. In fact, radishes are part of the cruciferous root vegetable family that also counts turnips and horseradish among its family tree members. Easter egg radishes on their own are not a varietal but are a mix of pink, white, purple, and red variety radishes.
How to pick out Easter egg radish
When buying fresh radishes from the grocery store, the first thing to look at is the green leaves at the tops of the stems. Bright, fresh-looking greens are a good sign whereas droopy, browning leaves indicate that these radishes may not be as fresh as they could be. Those greens are delicious in their own right when stir-fried with other vegetables or pureed into a pesto.
Radishes should be very hard when you touch them, which indicates that they will have that characteristic crunchy snap when bitten. Soft, bruised, or rubbery radishes have missed their sell-by date and should be put aside. You should also look at the exterior of the radish bunch to make sure that the texture is smooth and continuous and not marked by small holes or pockmarks. Holes and blemishes indicate that bugs and critters have caused some damage to the radish during its underground growth.
How to serve Easter egg radishes
Easter egg radishes are fun and versatile vegetables that go far beyond looking attractive on a crudite platter. Enjoy radishes that have been dipped in creamy melted butter and then chill for about 30 minutes or until the butter sets. Serve alongside a dish of flaky sea salt for dipping for a sensory explosion of soft, crunchy, salty, and spicy. Radishes and their green leafy tops can also be briefly sauteed as a way to help take some of the heat off if you have a particularly bracing bunch, and roasting them adds a hint of sweetness to these veggies. Diced into small pieces, Easter egg radishes are a bright, crunchy topping for tacos or salads.
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FAQs about Easter egg radishes
Beyond their cheery looks, radishes are packed with potent vitamins and nutrients. Easter egg radishes as a great source of vitamins A and C as well as potassium and calcium, which help to lower high blood pressure and can contribute to reducing risks of heart disease. Radishes also contain enzymes known to promote digestive health and antioxidants to help protect cells from damage. Chock full of great health benefits and low on calories, adding radishes to your diet is a great way to stay healthy with each zesty bite.
Radishes can stay fresh in the refrigerator for about two weeks. Many kitchen hacks can extend the life of your radishes, such as trimming the root and top with a knife and storing them between paper towels in a plastic bag to keep them crisp for a longer period of time.
If you choose to keep the radishes at room temperature, you may choose to keep them in a bowl of water to keep them crunchy. Change the water once a day or so and either use or refrigerate them within about three to four days.
Radishes also make amazing pickles when combined with vinegar, salt, and spices of your choosing. Place the mixture in a jar in the refrigerator and enjoy these pickled snacks for up to six months.
Radishes are often considered a gateway gardening starter because they are easy to plant and satisfying to watch as they grow. Easter egg radish seed packs are available, and the seeds can be planted directly in the soil. Give the radish plants plenty of sun and water, and in about a month, you will see the brilliantly colored radish bulbs peeking out of the top of the soil. You can even time your planting to have a plate of cheery Easter egg radishes for your Easter table.
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