Garlic Roasted Radishes are a unique yet delicious way to prepare radishes. Roasting brings out the sweetness that’s otherwise masked by the peppery kick that they’re known for. This is a must try recipe!
Last week, I received my first Community Support Agriculture (CSA) basket of the year from Little Willow Gardens, a beautiful garden located in a quaint, rural town known as Huntley, MN. We’re just getting into the prime of the garden growing season in Minnesota. Tables at the Farmers’ Markets are becoming more plentiful and full, backyard gardens are in full production and CSA baskets will continue to increase in veggie volume as weeks pass through the summer and early fall. I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year because…hallelujah – bring on the veggies!
The anticipation of finding out what’s in each week’s basket gets me all giddy, which is what inspired me to create the “What’s in Season” series. A way to share my excitement with you because we should all be excited about veggies. 😉 Each week, I’ll be choosing one ingredient from the basket to feature on the blog (or Dietitian Jessica will feature one item from her garden). We’ll include a few quick facts and a delicious recipe for you to try. Our hope is that this series will inspire you to try new foods or new ways to prepare foods and will also encourage you to support your local farmers and growers by hitting up your local Farmers’ Market!
What is a Community Supported Agriculture?
The definition by Local Harvest:
For over 25 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.
Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a “membership” or a “subscription”) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.
This arrangement creates several rewards for both the farmer and the consumer.
CSAs are a great way to support local farmers and to try new veggies. Read more about CSAs here.
But now, let’s talk radishes!
Garlic Roasted Radishes are a fun and unique way to prepare radishes. If you haven’t tried roasting radishes, I recommend you give it a try – even if you don’t care for radishes, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The garlic and butter (or ghee) adds such a nice flavor and roasting them settles down the peppery flavor and brings out their natural sweetness. Similar to roasted red potatoes, but less starchy and much lower in carbs. Oh and get this, one time, I added radishes instead of potatoes in a beef stew and my ‘non-veggie-loving’ husband didn’t even know!
Moving on…5 quick facts about radishes:
- Radishes are a root vegetable that come in several different colors, and are a cousin to cabbage.
- Very good source of disease-fighting and immune-boosting vitamin C.
- Contains antibacterial and antifungal properties.
- Contains a unique phytochemical called indoles which promotes detoxification.
- Contains powerful antioxidant/flavonoids that fight against cancer and aid in healthy liver & kidney function.
Using less than 5 ingredients, you can make this unique and healthy side dish.
Simply toss the radishes with butter (ghee), garlic, salt and pepper and roast in the oven. I like the radishes best when they’re nice and golden brown.
If you’d like to make this recipe vegan-friendly, simply use coconut oil in place of the butter (or ghee).
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Enjoy Garlic Roasted Radishes as a side dish or toss in a salad.
Garlic Roasted Radishes will make for a light and tasty low-carb, side dish to your favorite grilled meat. Add even more flavor by drizzling the radishes with your favorite ranch dressing. It’s quite delicious if you ask me! Another way to enjoy Garlic Roasted Radishes is by adding them to a salad along with sliced chicken, avocado, sliced almonds, green onions and tossed with a citrus vinaigrette. So good!
You must give this recipe a try! And when you do, don’t forget to report back and let us know what you think!
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Garlic Roasted Radishes
Garlic Roasted Radishes are a unique yet delicious way to prepare radishes. Roasting brings out the sweetness that’s otherwise masked by the peppery kick that they’re known for. This is a must try recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb. radishes, ends trimmed and halved
- 1 Tbsp. melted ghee or butter (may sub coconut oil or avocado oil)
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2–3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/4 tsp. dried parsley, dried chives or dried dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- In a bowl, combine the radishes, melted ghee or butter, salt and pepper and toss until radishes are evenly coated. Save adding the minced garlic until just before the radishes are done roasting.
- Spread radishes out in a large 9×13 inch baking dish. Don’t over crowd.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, tossing every 10 or so minutes. Add the minced garlic and dried parsley and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until radishes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Optional: Serve with a side of ranch for dipping or drizzling on top and garnish with parsley, dill or chives.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 68
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
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Would love to hear, are you part of a CSA? If so, what’s your favorite part of being a member of a CSA?
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Sharon says
I had 3 bunches of radishes and 2 of baby turnips from our CSA to use up and this recipe is just delicious! Thank you so much!
★★★★★
Stacie Hassing says
Great to hear!
Kerry says
These were great! I added in some roughly chopped red onion that I had on hand too. I had to roast mine about 40 minutes to reach the tenderness I wanted. Worth the extra wait!
★★★★★
Jessica Beacom says
That’s great! I love the addition of red onion, too.
Andrea Chavez says
Hello! I manage a large CSA in Arroyo Grande, California. We grow lots of Purple Radish and I’m looking forward to trying your recipe and sharing it with our thousands of members. Thank you!
Stacie Hassing says
Awesome! We can’t wait to hear how you like this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Kate says
I tried this and was super excited but the radishes never cooked and had that roasted look that yours did. I had to cook them MUCH longer. Thoughts?
Stacie Hassing says
Hmmm…they could have been a different size. I’m not sure what happened there. I’ll have to make this recipe again and see how they turn out 🙂
John Smith says
Yea, tried roasted radishes last night, just simple salt an pepper with a bit of EVOO on them, used a sil-pat in a large baking sheet.
They took 30 minutes at 450F, NOT 14-16 minutes at 400F, to get them to cooked/brown properly. I turned them at 15 minutes. Served them like potatoes, and put a low carb gravy over them that I made from the roast beef juice (hence the simple S&P seasonings). I don’t know why every roasted radish recipe I found said anywhere from 10 to 16 minutes @ 400F, because that just isn’t long enough. Natural convection versus forced convection oven maybe?
I can see doing all different kinds of spices (thyme for chicken, onions, or even smoked paprika) depending on what it is being served with… Easy to do, great for any low carb diet.
Stacie Hassing says
Thanks for this information. I’m guessing the time could vary depending on the ripeness of the radishes, the size and simply the oven. Next time I make this recipe I’ll be sure to pay extra close attention on the time. And yes, sooooo many serving and preparation options with roasted radishes!
Eunice García Fuentes says
We really enjoyed this recipe of Garlic Roasted Radishes!. Thanks for post.
Jessica Beacom says
I’m so glad to hear that! I personally love radishes and can’t wait for them to appear in the markets each spring.
Marilyn reeves says
Really liked the baked radishes
Stacie Hassing says
Awesome! 🙂
Carrie says
Would this work with grocery store radishes that are already trimmed and sold in a little bag? Maybe being previously refrigerated is why some have taken longer to cook?
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Carrie,
Yes, you can do these with trimmed and bagged radishes. It could be that the refrigerated ones take longer but the discrepancy in cooking time may also be due to the cooking temperature (because ‘medium’ or ‘medium-high’ won’t be the same from stove to stove due to differences in the burner size and BTU’s for gas ranges, etc.) It could also be due to the type of pan. Cast iron conducts heat more effectively than other metals, etc.
Vaughan Adkins says
I am a public employee and through work I was able to try a CSA this year. I have enjoyed trying new vegetables and learning how to cook new things. Things I might not normally buy. It has been fun to share with my neighbors too.
Jessica Beacom says
This is great! Thank you for sharing, Vaughn. I think that’s one of the greatest benefits of a CSA – being introduced to try new things!
So, maybe parsley pesto might work? As the finish. says
So, maybe parsley pesto might work? As the finish.
Christy Arteaga says
I was skeptical, as I am not a fan of radishes. I have been looking for more low carb sides and Omg! These were delicious. Thank you for the recipe. I did add a sprinkle of Rosemary.
★★★★★
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Christy,
Glad you loved them – thanks for trying them!
Andrea Mantel says
Why melted butter vs olive oil?
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Andrea,
You can use olive oil. We chose butter for the flavor.
Victoria says
Dude I saw someone share this on FB and I was interested bc Ive been doing low carb. I’ve had thinly raw sliced radishes on avocado toast but I’ve never had much experience with this vegetable! I was delightfully surprised they were juicy tender and flavorful very similar to red potatoes!! 5 stars!
★★★★★
Jessica Beacom says
This is so great to hear. Glad you gave it a try and enjoyed it.
Lori says
These were awesome will be on my roast veggie list from now on
Patti McDonald says
I have always hated radishes but heard from so many how these taste like potatoes so I decided to give it a try…….OMG, they were amazing, I almost ate the entire bowl. So many friends want this recipe so I am passing it along to them. Thank you.
Jessica Beacom says
Hahaha! It looks like we’ve won another radish-hater over! Thanks for your kind comment and for sharing the recipe with your friends.
Kristie says
Oh my gosh, I’m in love! I JUST finished eating them and am so gosh darn happy about how easy to make and tasty they are I felt compelled to leave a review. Easy, healthy, AND tasty? That’s the triple threat of recipes, I think.
★★★★★
Kristen Inoa says
I just started getting the misfits box and got some radishes in my box this week. I have never really cooked with radishes so I tried this recipe for dinner last night. I added some Yukon Golden Potatoes since I only had a few radishes. My husband and I both thought it was delicious. Thank you for the idea.
John the troll says
Cook time 15 mins but I have to make for 20-25. #contradicting.
On a serious note super excited to try this dish!
Jessica Beacom says
Hi, John the Troll 😉
We hope you enjoy this dish keeping in mind that cooking times are meant to be a guide and not an exact science. Factors such as pan size, pan type, what ‘medium’ means on your stove, gas vs. electric, altitude, whether you’re doubling the recipe, etc.so just enjoy the process of creating and eating.
Sally Jo Bernard says
Tried these in my air fryer. Had a small bunch from Misfits box so I thought I would try these in the air fryer. Preheated to 400 and cooked 15 minutes. They were really soft. I would reduce the heat to 375 and put the garlic in at 10 minutes. Otherwise it worked well for a small batch. Good flavor and interesting way to use radishes in the winter.
Stacie Hassing says
That’s great to know! That will be so helpful for all of the air fryer owners. And I love that you receive Misfits boxes. I wish I lived in an area that had access to a service such as that.
Thanks for your feedback!
Stacie