Low-carb radish and quark side dish

Low-carb radish and quark side dish with crunchy radishes, low-fat quark or cottage cheese and fresh chives – well seasoned, with protein and quick to make.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 120 kcal per serving
• Protein: 14 g
• Fat: 4 g
• Carbs: 6 g

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of radishes
• 150g low-fat quark or cottage cheese
• 1 splash of sparkling water
• herb salt and pepper
• 1/2 bunch of chives

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife · mixing bowl

1. Wash the radishes thoroughly, remove the leaves and finely dice the radishes.
2. Put the low-fat quark or cottage cheese in a bowl and stir with a little sparkling water until smooth and light.
3. Fold the diced radishes into the quark.
4. Wash the chives, cut them into fine rings and stir them in.
5. Season with herb salt and freshly ground pepper and leave to stand briefly.
6. To serve, spoon the radish and quark side dish into a bowl and sprinkle with a few chives or a little pepper.

Good to know

A side like this is on the table in a few minutes and tastes nicely fresh. What I especially like is the contrast of creamy, crunchy and savoury.

Swaps

Low-fat quark → Greek yoghurt 10% (creamier, usually less processed) Low-fat quark → skyr (similar protein, mild) Cottage cheese → soft goat's cheese (more savoury, spreads well) Sparkling water → whole milk or a little cream (silkier rather than watery)

Allergens

Contains milk (quark or cottage cheese); usually fine for children. In pregnancy, pasteurised dairy products are the safe choice, and very spicy seasoning is a matter of taste.

Frequently asked questions

Do raw radishes agree with everyone?

For many people, yes, but the mustard oils can feel quite sharp if you have a sensitive stomach or IBS. Small portions are often more pleasant than large ones.

Which has more nutrients: low-fat quark or cottage cheese?

Both provide protein and calcium. Low-fat quark usually has a slightly denser texture, while cottage cheese has more structure and, depending on the product, slightly different amounts of sodium and fat.

Do chives contain relevant vitamins?

Yes, chives provide vitamin K and smaller amounts of vitamin C and folate, among other things. Since you usually only use a little, their contribution is more of an extra.

Are herb salt and pepper nutritionally important?

They mainly shape the flavour. Herb salt raises the sodium content, and pepper contains plant compounds, but in small kitchen amounts their nutrient contribution is limited.

Is the sparkling water in the quark just for texture?

Mostly, yes. Depending on the water, small amounts of minerals such as calcium or magnesium are added, but overall the effect is modest.