Oh, the radish…
It’s petite, voluptuous and a bit spicy. Well, I guess the radish is a saucy minx!
This saucy minx is the star of Beet ‘n Squash YOU’s May recipe contest! Beet ‘n Squash YOU is hosted by the fab gals from She Simmers and Gourmet Fury.
In all honesty, the radish left me a bit puzzled. I didn’t know much about the radish outside of a salad or taco. What to do? I know myself and I needed to think outside of the box. This is a contest after all, right? Plus, I wanted to be true to myself and create something I desired and would enjoy sharing with those I care about. So, I present my Crabby Radish; a spicy radish crab dip. The radish worked perfectly because it has a fresh and spicy bite, which works well with the crab meat. Moreover, it adds a nice crunch. A healthy one too!
There is much to be enjoyed! Especially because despite that fact that radishes are 90% water, it’s packed with potassium. Read on…
Nutritional perks –
- Radish – Packs as much potassium as bananas, an excellent source of Vitamin C, folate and a good source of magnesium.
Spicy Radish Crab Dip
Loosely adapted from this recipe. My baking dish is smaller, so I reduced the ingredient amounts a bit.
– 1 can organic crab meat. I bought mine from Whole Foods Market.
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesiano Regiano
– 1/2 cup grated Asiago
– 3/4 cup low fat Greek yogurt. The original recipe uses mayonnaise.
– 1/2 cup roughly chopped radish
– 1/2 cup oven roasted button white mushrooms. The original recipe did not include these, I added for extra flavor and texture.
– 1 to 2 garlic clove(s), minced
– 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
– 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
– 2 tsp hot pepper sauce
– 1/4 tsp dry mustard
– Sea salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
Pour into an 8×5 baking vessel; one suitable for hot dips. Bake for 70-75 minutes. Enjoy the aroma of hot bubbly cheese and crab! Works perfect on toasted baguette and crackers. Please note, the baking time may change if you use a standard casserole dish.
What a great way to use radishes, very creative and healthy too!!
I’ve never been a total fan of radish. I’m trying to change that and this looks delish!