Name: Sauteed Radishes and Watercress
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 bunches radishes (1 1/2 lb total), greens discarded and radishes halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup water; 2 bunches watercress (10 oz total), coarse stems discarded, washed well, and cut into 2-inch lengths

Photo by Romulo Yanes

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