Ancient vegetables: our forgotten treasures are back in the spotlight!

27 November 2025

They’re known as old-fashioned or forgotten vegetables… but they’ve never been so trendy!
Parsnips, black radishes, rutabaga, Jerusalem artichokes… as well as rarer varieties such as Blue Meat, Red Meat, Green Meat radishes and delicate tuberous chervil.

Once a staple in our grandparents’ kitchens, today they’re back to colour our plates, boost our aperitifs and add a healthy touch to our seasonal dishes.
At Lagache, we source from the best producers in Brittany, guaranteeing quality, freshness and taste at the best prices.
Available fromOctober to February, it’s the perfect time to (re)discover them.

Jean-Benoît, Commercial Carreau légumes, talks to us about these winter stars:

⭐ Black radish
Powerful and elegant, it is renowned for its antioxidant properties.
Raw, grated with a squeeze of lemon or thinly sliced as an aperitif, it replaces crisps or toast – crunchy guaranteed!
Its flavour is a real treat for the taste buds.

⭐ Radishes Pink / Blue / Red / Green Meat
These unexpectedly colourful radishes (pink, blue, red, green) are the champions of original, colourful aperitifs.
Cut into thin slices, they add crunch, sweetness and an instant wow effect to your platters.
Their flavour is mild, more subtle than the classic radish.

⭐ Coloured carrots
Yellow, purple, white… they taste just like “traditional” carrots and add a touch of colour and a ray of sunshine to make your dishes more festive.
Ideal for enhancing festive buffets or livening up a vegetable wok.

⭐ Tuberous chervil
The confidential nugget of our selection.
Beneath its pale skin lies soft flesh with a slight nutty flavour.
Raw in strips or cubes, it can steal the show from peanuts. It can also be fried potato-style.
A real chef’s favourite!

⭐ Parsnip
The best-known of the old-timers… but still just as modern!
Sweet, melting, rich in fibre.
Mashed, oven-fried or roasted in honey: a winter essential.

💡Simple ideas for shining in the kitchen

• Colourful aperitif assortment: Blue Meat radishes + purple carrots + raw tuberous chervil.
• A moment to savour : small verrines of grated black radish topped with salmon roe
• Parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke puree: sweet and fragrant, perfect with poultry or fish.
• Trio of old radishes marinated in lemon, honey and sesame.
• Roasted rutabaga: cut into cubes, thyme & olive oil → surprising and delicious.

🎄 Dare to try forgotten vegetables this festive season!
They’ve got it all: authentic taste, unexpected colours and nutritional benefits.

At Lagache, we love to put them back in the spotlight, to ensure that everyone can enjoy a healthy diet!