Sauteed Radishes and Watercress

A delicate side dish combining crisp-tender radishes and wilted watercress, sautéed in butter and olive oil for a perfect balance of peppery and rich flavors.

4 servings
13 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 bunches radishes
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 bunches watercress
  • coarse stems discarded
  • washed well
  • and cut into 2-inch lengths

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat butter with oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté radishes with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes. Add water and cook, covered, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes, then cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated, 1 to 4 minutes. Add watercress and sauté, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute.

    13 min