vegetables - any uses for the leaves?

Alison_Funnell

Sublime wrote: »

Don't forget Googles your friend!

A quick search has come up with this long list.

Bit harsh IMO.

If all the world had to do was google it, then why use forums?

Jap - I have never tried, but the ones I've harvested tend to have very tough leaves.

zippychick

Can i just remind everyone -

Pls be nice to all MoneySavers. There's no such thing as a stupid question, and even if you disagree courtesy helps.

As this has dropped down the board ive merged it with a previous thread on using up veggie leaves

let us know if you find any use for the leaves

Zip

cutestkids

Hi everyone,

I am growing raddish in the garden and am picking it most days for use in salads, I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for the leaves as it seems a waste to bin them,

I know they can be eaten just lacking ideas as to what to do with them other than raw in salad

RAS

Check out recipes for turnip tops.

You could add to pasta, or make the equivalent to bubble and squeak.

And if any of your radish start to bolt ( if you grow your own), then allow them to flower and form seed pods. They are crunchy, munchy little morsels.

double_mummy

apparently (google they are peppery like arugala) so chop and put in a salad why not just give them a try

meritaten

Ive never cooked radish leaves - or beetroot leaves come to that! I wonder if you can do them like spinach? or perhaps blanch in boiling water then drain and quickly stir fry? will have a go when mine are ready for picking!

zippychick

ive merged this with an older thread which will help

Zip