Sweet and Spiced Herb Radish Saute
1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
About 24 small radishes, trimmed, washed and dried - or a dozen larger ones,
cut in thick slices
1/8 teaspoon sugar
Generous pinch hot red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup snipped chives or thin-sliced scallion tops
3 basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
1. Heat butter in a 10-inch sauté pan over medium high. Add radishes and sugar, sautéing about 2 minutes.
2. Lower heat to medium. Sprinkle radishes with salt, pepper and water. Cover and cook 1 minute.
Uncover and boil off liquid, stirring all the time. Taste radishes for seasoning and fold in herbs.
Serve warm with
dollops of sour cream.
Serves 4