Lunch: Radishes with Tarragon Beurre Blanc

We've taken the French tradition of eating radishes with salt and butter (which tames the vegetable's bite) just a step farther. Serve the beurre blanc and salt in small individual dishes so guests can dip as they like. This fresh, springtime hors d'oeuvr

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Health benefits of Radishes with Tarragon Beurre Blanc

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced shallot
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
30 whole radishes (preferably with tops)
Coarse sea salt

Instructions

Cook shallot in 1 tablespoon butter in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add wine and boil until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup.
Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 piece at a time, lifting pan occasionally to cool mixture and adding each piece of butter before previous one has completely melted. Whisk in juice, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve beurre blanc in a separate dish with radishes and salt.

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