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The Food Matters Project: Walnut Butter and Radish Crostini
07.2.2012 Tweet
Sometimes a recipe surprises me in the best way. Why have I never made walnut butter before? And why haven't I realized the exceptional pairing of walnuts and radishes? Now it will be a matter of making up for lost time.
Today's recipe is inspired by Mark Bittman's "updated tea sandwiches." Bittman made a paste with walnuts and slathered it on bread slices. So simple. So sublime.
To make the walnut butter, add 1 cup of walnuts to a food processor along with a couple of teaspoons walnut oil and a pinch of salt. Pulse to combine. If it's too dry, gradually add more oil until it begins to blend. The butter doesn't have to be perfectly smooth. I actually enjoyed a bit of texture when it was spread on the toasted crostini. (If you do a search for walnut butter online, you'll find that many use cinnamon, which would be magical on toast in the morning, but as a dinner appetizer, I omitted it.)
I sauteed about 5 large, chopped radishes in a bit of oil and placed them on top with a sprinkle of parsley.
Reader Comments (9)
Walnut butter! I eat almond butter, sunflower butter . . . you're right! Why not walnut butter? Must try it. Also I had lightly cooked radishes the other day, tossed in with a prawn and sugar snap pea dish. Fabulous. Why didn't I think of cooking radishes before? Enjoyed your post.
Had to make this for lunch after seeing your post. So yummy!
Walnuts are one of my favorite nuts to snack on, so I'm sure I would adore the butter. Never would have thought about it!
I can't wait to try this!
Yummy walnut butter- I definitely have to try this!
I have never paired walnut and radishes before, but you make it sound and look worth a try.
This was my inspiration for my tea sandwich but it endedup being totally different. Love the walnut butter idea... I can only imagine how delicious this is.
Walnut butter! Yum!
Yummo!! Beautiful and simple - delicious, thanks!