Eighth issue of our column #Zero waste in the kitchen., the column that lets you discover how to recover the parts of vegetables that are considered 'less noble' but are actually the most nutrient-rich!
This time we will deal with the leaves of radish.
Radish leaves:
Nutritionally, radish leaves are. rich in vitamins and minerals: iron, phosphorus, folic acid, calcium and vitamin C.
Radish leaves are a natural diuretic and possess the ability to dissolve small stones. They also have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and help the body purify itself by eliminating toxins in the body.
The leaves also contain a lot of fiber, which helps the digestive process and is useful for those who are facing a low-calorie diet.
If you are prone to bothersome abdominal bloating, radish leaves are made especially for you.
Some hints for recovering its leaves:
#Zero Waste in the Kitchen with the ANTI-WASTE RECIPE
Eggless omelet with radish leaves, red onion and sun-dried tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 300 ml of water
- 150 g of chickpea flour
- 12-15 radish leaves
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized red onion
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Preparation:
After washing them, boil the radish leaves into small pieces and sauté them with finely sliced onion in a little water and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. In a bowl, vigorously whisk the chickpea flour with the water, salt and pepper until you get a kind of batter. Combine the radish leaves with the chickpea batter, also add the coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook the eggless frittata in a nonstick skillet with the rest of the extra virgin olive oil, turning it once golden brown with the help of a lid or plate. Serve, but remember that the frittata is also good warm or reheated the next day. Great eaten in a sandwich topped with mayonnaise and green salad for a delicious lunch break!
Alternative: infusion with radish leaves
Wash 10 radish leaves very well, and let them steep for 5 minutes in boiling water; then strain and taste. This infusion is also excellent as a cold drink.
