If you typically only eat raw radishes, you must try them roasted! Roasted radishes become a mellow, sweet version of themselves and make the perfect simple, nourishing, and beautiful side dish.
I love me a thinly sliced raw radish in salad or a punchy pickled radish, but a few years ago I started roasting radishes, and OMG. I was blown away at how roasting these slightly spicy root veggies transformed them into a mellow, sweet version of themselves.
They make an incredibly simple and colorful side dish that's done in about 25 minutes. I love them alongside weeknight lemon dill salmon, and lately have been making them as a roasted veggie side to my smoky turkey burgers. Let's roast some radishes!
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Key Ingredients
- Radishes - Radishes are the star of the show in this roasted radish recipe. If your radishes have tops, keep them! You can cut them off before roasting and toss them right in with the roasted radishes. Also, if you know me, you know I'm all about eating seasonally. Since radishes are in season in spring, this fresh time of year is the perfect time to enjoy these radishes!
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Substitutions & Variations
- Seasonings - I kept this recipe pretty simple with salt and pepper as the main seasonings, but you can definitely switch up the flavors. Dried Italian seasoning or thyme would be delicious.
- Vinaigrette - Roasted veggies are delicious on their own, but tossing them in a vinaigrette is a way to add more flavor and elevate the entire dish. I recommend this simple lemon vinaigrette or a homemade basil vinaigrette!
- Use any kind of radish - Radishes are so cool! There are so many different varieties and colors, such as watermelon radishes and Easter egg radishes. If you're growing a garden, visiting your local farmers market, or getting a CSA, have fun with embracing the different varieties.
How to Roast Radishes in the Oven
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line with parchment paper, foil, or a silicone baking mat. Cut radishes into quarters (or halves for small radishes) and place in a medium-large bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
Step 2: Transfer radishes to the prepared baking sheet and spread out in an even layer with a little space in between each radish.
Step 3: Roast the radishes at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until edges start to brown. At 15-20 minutes they'll be a little more crisp-tender (depending on radish size), whereas at 25 minutes they'll be softer - both results are delicious, but feel free to test one mid-roast to see what you like (see pro tip below).
Step 4: Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes before serving alongside your main dish, or tossing into a salad or grain bowl. I think they'd be delicious replacing roasted beets in this farro salad with basil lime vinaigrette!
Pro Tip: Radish Size & Cook Time
Radish sizes vary and can impact the cook time. If you use medium or large radishes, use the cook times as described above and test a radish mid-roast at minute 20 to see if you like the level of doneness.
For small radishes, you can cut them in half instead of quarters, just note that roasting time will likely only need to be 15-18 minutes.
Sustainability & Low Waste Tips
- Use the full veg! I love finding ways to use the whole vegetable to help reduce food waste and get more nourishment from beautiful produce. If your radishes have tops from your farmers market or garden radishes, save them! They're edible (flavor has a slight bite) and make a delicious complement to roasted radishes. Simply toss them together once cooked and toss in a light vinaigrette for a beautifully colored side dish.
Roasted Radishes FAQs
Serve these radishes as a simple side dish to any main, toss them into salads or grain bowls (such as this simple quinoa salad), or serve with a sauce or vinaigrette that you love. I recommend a simple vinaigrette, pesto, browned butter, or chili crisp.
Roasting the radishes mellows out their spiciness a lot, yielding a mild and sweet flavor with a softened texture. They're so tasty!
Store leftover radishes in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 5 days. A quick reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or oven works great! To freeze, allow them to cool completely, and transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag. Transfer to the freezer and store for up to three months.
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Roasted Radishes (25-Minute Side Dish)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: ~3 servings
Description
Roasting radishes transforms this spicy root veggie into a mild and sweet version of itself! A delicious, simple, and colorful side dish that comes together in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh radishes, leafy tops and root trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- Prepare radishes. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and lining a sheet pan with parchment paper, foil, or a silicone baking mat. Using a sharp knife, cut radishes into quarters lengthwise for medium or large radishes. For small radishes, cut in half.
- Season radishes. Transfer radishes to a bowl and add the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to fully coat, then transfer to prepared sheet pan. Spread the radishes into an even layer with a little bit of space in between.
- Roast. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes for medium-large radish pieces, checking at 15-18 minutes for small radish pieces to see if more time is needed.
Notes
- Radish size. The size of your radishes may impact your results, as smaller radishes cook more quickly! Follow instructions as written for medium or large radishes. For small radishes, I recommend cutting in halves instead of quarters as well as testing them around minutes 15-18.
- Storing & freezing. Store leftover radishes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Freeze completely cooled roasted radishes in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 204.5 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.2 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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