Welcome to a new edition of our column Zero Waste in the Kitchen! Today we discover how to turn the often discarded leaves of radishes into a valuable ingredient for nutritious and tasty dishes.
With a little creativity, these leaves can become the stars of anti-waste and delicious recipes.
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.
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:
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Wash and cut radish leaves into small pieces.
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Saute them in a pan with finely sliced onion, a tablespoon of oil and a little water until soft.
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In a bowl, vigorously mix the chickpea flour with the water, salt and pepper, forming a smooth batter.
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Add radish leaves and coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the batter.
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Cook the omelet in a nonstick skillet with the remaining oil, turning it gently halfway through cooking.
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Serve hot, warm or reheated the next day. Also perfect in a sandwich with salad and mayonnaise for a tasty lunch break.
Alternative: infusion with radish leaves
You can prepare a infused with radish leaves: Wash 10 leaves and steep them for 5 minutes in boiling water. Strain and enjoy hot or cold as a refreshing drink.
More Zero Waste ideas and recipes
- Le radish leaves can also be used to make semolina dumplings: find the recipe here.
- Do you want to try a different pesto than usual? Then you need to follow our Zero Waste recipe to prepare a pesto with the black cabbage stalks.
- If you are looking for more ideas Zero wastes visit the dedicated section.
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