Sauteed Radishes with leaves

Sauteed Radishes with leaves

Yield

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 bunches radishes with greens attached (2 lb)

2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon salt (preferably sea salt)

1 garlic clove, minced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Cut greens from radishes and coarsely chop. Trim radishes and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté radish wedges with salt, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered.

Sauté garlic in remaining tablespoon butter in skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add greens and sauté, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute.

Return radish wedges to skillet and stir in chives.