Radish Butter for Radish Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 6 radishes (French Breakfast or a mixture of red, purple and pink radishes)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
• sea salt

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and trim the radishes. If the leaves are tender and fresh, set a dozen or so aside, stems removed.

2. 2

   Slice the radishes into rounds, then crosswise into narrow strips. Each should be tipped with color.

3. 3

   Chop the leaves; you should have about 1/2 cup.

4. 4

   Mix the butter and lemon zest until the mixture is soft, then stir in chopped radishes, leaves and salt to taste.

5. 5

   Spread on slices of crusty baguette and serve.