Radish and quark dip

Radish and quark dip with low-fat quark, fresh radishes and chives: creamy, tangy and quick to make, great with colourful veg sticks.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 150 kcal per serving
• Protein: 18 g
• Fat: 5 g
• Carbs: 8 g

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of radishes
• 250g low-fat quark
• 1 splash of sparkling water
• 300 g mixed veg sticks (carrot, cucumber, pepper)
• Salt
• 1 tbsp chives

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife

1. Wash the radishes thoroughly, remove the leaves and dice finely.
2. Stir the low-fat quark with the sparkling water until smooth, light and creamy.
3. Fold the radishes and chives into the quark so everything is evenly distributed.
4. Season the dip with salt and freshly ground pepper and leave it to stand briefly.
5. If you like it a little looser, adjust the quark with a little more sparkling water.
6. Serve the radish and quark dip with the colourful veg sticks.

Good to know

This dip is ready in just a few minutes and tastes like a fresh German Brotzeit snack. Nicely crunchy, creamy and pleasantly tangy.

Swaps

Low-fat quark → natural skyr (more protein per 100 g, often creamier) Low-fat quark → cottage cheese, finely blended (similar protein content, fresh and slightly grainy) Sparkling water → natural yoghurt or Greek yoghurt (creamier texture, adds protein and calcium) Mixed veg sticks → cucumber, kohlrabi and pepper (more fibre and vitamin C)

Allergens

The dip contains milk from the low-fat quark. It usually suits children, radishes can taste a little hot if you have a sensitive stomach, and during pregnancy it's important to wash the radishes and fresh herbs thoroughly.

Frequently asked questions

What nutrients are in low-fat quark?

Low-fat quark mainly provides protein, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin B12. It contains only a little fat, so the dairy flavour stays mild and fresh.

What's in radishes besides their heat?

Radishes contain water, some fibre, vitamin C and folate. Their typical heat comes from glucosinolates, natural plant compounds from the cabbage family.

Do chives matter nutritionally or are they just decoration?

Chives are more than decoration: they provide small amounts of vitamin K, vitamin C and other plant compounds. In this dip, though, they're more about flavour than large amounts of nutrients.

Can the dip be a problem if you're sensitive to lactose?

Yes, because low-fat quark naturally contains lactose. How well people tolerate it varies; if you're sensitive, you'll often notice it as wind or a feeling of pressure in your tummy.

Do radishes suit a sensitive stomach?

That varies: many people get on well with them, while others are sensitive to the heat or to a lot of raw veg. A smaller portion with mild veg sticks often helps.