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Roasted Radishes (Really)

October 28, 2019 By Chris Leave a Comment

Last week while teaching a community nutrition ed class the topic of roasting vegetables came up. When I asked the class what their favorite veggies were to roast no one (can you believe it?)  mentioned radishes. I was appalled! Could I be the only one in the room who understands and appreciates what 400 degrees and 30 minutes of time in a smokin’ hot oven does to these nutrient-packed, ruby-red, oh-so-delightfully-spicy powerhouses?  I just had to spread the word.

If you’ve never roasted radishes you might want to start – today. It totally mellows out their flavor and the let’s the still spicy, sweeter, deeper flavor notes shine through.  You just have to try it – it’s so easy and delicious.

Just look at these roasted Watermelon radishes.  Talk about pretty in pink!

The Nutrition 411

Roasted radishes are….

  • A good source of Vitamin C, potassium and fiber
  • High in anti-inflammatory chemicals
  • Food for the good bacteria that grow in your stomach
  • Low in calories and carbs
  • Gluten free
  • Yummy

Now, you might be asking (and I wouldn’t blame you) what do I do with them once I roast them? No worries. I’ve got you covered. You can….

  • Bring them to work and eat them plain as a snack.
  • Eat them cold with a little lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves, and feta
  • Puree them with chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and tahini to make Roasted Radish Hummus
  • Toss them  onto a veggie pizza
  • Mix them into a green salad for added color and texture
  • Toss them with a simple vinaigrette and eat as a side dish
  • Add to warm potato salad
  • Eat them on toast or a bagel with your favorite cheese, herbs and a drizzle of olive oil or honey (Pictured below are roasted Cherry Belle radishes – the kind you usually find in the grocery store.)

What kind of veggies do you like to roast?  Are you brave enough to give  these Roasted Radishes a try?  Please do and please let me know how you like them.

Peace, love and good eats, from our empty nest to yours.

Trending in the EN Kitchen:  California Ranch Olive Oil, purchased at our local Meijer Store

Mr. EN’s Take on This Recipe: “I didn’t expect these to taste nearly as good as they do. A nice surprise.”

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Roasted Radishes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of radishes, washed, stems removed, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat radishes dry.
  2. In a medium-size bowl rub radishes with olive oil until each radish is well-coated.
  3. Spread radishes onto a 9 X 13 baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast at 400 degrees until radishes are tender and  begin to brown on both sides. Flip once during roasting.
  5. Cool and remove from pan. Roasted radishes can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59

% Daily Value

Total Fat 5 g

8%

Saturated Fat 1 g

5%

Sodium 123 mg

5%

Total Carbohydrates 4 g

1%

Dietary Fiber 2 g

8%

Protein 1 g

2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, All Recipes, Breads and Sides, Dinner, Gluten-free, Other, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

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