Radish have a delightful spicy punch! Cruciferous vegetables including radishes and its family members such as bok choi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnip, and watercress, are rich sources of sulfur compounds which is the spiciness you taste.
Radishes have good levels of vitamin C, B6, B9, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, and support the immune system and nervous system.
They may help reduce exhaustion, protect cells against oxidizing stress, and act to prevent various cancers. Radishes also regulate the production of bilirubin and bile, cleanses, and helps to maintain liver function.
The anti-congestive properties can also be a big help with colds, congestion and lung irritation. Best to eat them fresh to maximize their nutrition benefits.
Immune Boosting Cucumber Radish Gazpacho
Ingredients
- For the Soup:
- 2 medium-sized cucumbers or 1 long English cucumber
- 1/2 avocado approx 1/2 cup
- 1 handful fresh basil (or arugula)
- 1/2 cup water or almond milk
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1/2 tbs apple cider vinegar (or 1 tbsp lime juice)
- a small handful of or a combo of dill cilantro, parsley, or other green herbs.
- 6 radishes chopped
- 1 stalks celery
- 1/2 pepper jalapeno optional
- For the Garnish:
- 1 TBS hemp seeds
- 1 tbs olive oil or flax oil
- 1 tbs fresh oregano leaves chopped
- sea salt & pepper
- sunflower sprouts or microgreens
- 1/2 watermelon radish sliced thin sticks
Method
- Blend soup ingredients together in a high-speed blender.
- Chill for a couple of hours, or eat right away. Garnish & enjoy!
