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It’s time to elevate your spring side dish game with this unexpectedly delightful recipe for Roasted Radishes with Goat Cheese and Honey.
The radish is one of those vegetables that doesn’t often get the respect it deserves. Let’s change that!
The small but mighty radish features its fair share of health benefits, including important antioxidants, and its beautiful color variations have livened up many a spring salad recipe.
Reasons to Love Roasted Radishes
While its true that crisp, peppery radishes carry a bit of a bite when eaten raw, they take on a softer, sweeter flavor profile when roasted.
If you’re not a big fan of radishes, try roasting them before you officially call it quits on these little root veggies. Here’s why even skeptics should give roasted radishes a chance to change their minds.
- Seasonality — Radishes are in season during the spring months, making them the perfect addition to your vibrant spring menu for Easter, Mother’s Day and those weekend brunches on the patio soaking in the warmer weather and beautiful blooms.
- Nutrient density — Fiber, Vitamins C and K, and antioxidants are a few of the many nutrients found in radishes. They’re low in calories and contribute to health and well-being as a part of a nutrient-rich diet, so load up!
- Flavor and Versatility — Roasted radishes transform from peppery and crunchy to subtly sweet, making them incredibly versatile. Serve as a side dish, toss them in salads or even put them on flatbreads. Yum!
The Ingredients
For this easy side dish, the additions of soft goat cheese crumbles, fresh thyme and unfiltered organic local honey add a delicate flavor. Here’s what you’ll need to make this quick and easy Roasted Radish recipe:
- Radishes
- Purple onion
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Unfiltered organic local honey
- Goat cheese
- Fresh thyme
How to Roast Radishes
Roasting radishes may be one of the easiest things you do this week! The entire cooking process takes about 20 minutes and the radishes come out looking and tasting just beautiful.
Here’s a quick look at how to roast radishes.
Step 1. Prep the ingredients.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. While the oven heats up, prep your radishes and onions then throw them into a large bowl, add the extra-virgin olive oil and toss to combine.
Step 2. Roast the radishes.
Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and roast for for 15 minutes. I like to serve these radishes with a semi-firm texture, but roast for an extra 5-10 minutes for softer texture.
Step 3. Garnish and serve!
Transfer the roasted radishes and onions to a serving dish, drizzle with honey, crumble the goat cheese on top and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve warm.
That’s it! Told you it was easy.
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How to Store Roasted Radishes
If you find yourself with leftovers, ensure you allow the roasted radishes to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for maximum freshness.
Reheat briefly in the microwave or oven, just be sure not to overcook them. Leftover roasted radishes make a great addition to salads, grain bowls, pita wraps and more!
Roasted Radishes Frequently Asked Questions
Do roasted radishes taste like raw radishes?
No, they really don’t. Roasting mellows out the sharp, peppery bite you get in raw radishes, leaving behind a sweeter, more subtle flavor profile that sure to win over skeptics and raw radish lovers alike!
What should I serve with roasted radishes?
Serve this roasted radish recipe as a side dish for roasted chicken, oven-baked salmon or even an Easter roast rack of lamb. You can also toss these roasted radishes into a salad. The possibilities are endless.
What dishes pair well with radishes?
Roasted radishes are super versatile and pair beautifully with a wide range of dishes, including roasted chicken, seafood, grain bowls or delicate salads.
Do I have to use red radishes?
No, not at all. Red radishes, or globe radishes, tend to be the most accessible year-round, but there is a literal rainbow of radishes! Looking to impress? Try watermelon radishes for a gorgeous rendition of this recipe.
What are the health benefits of radishes?
Radishes are little antioxidant powerhouses. They’re also rich in Vitamin C, potassium, folate, calcium and iron, among many others. Check out this article from WebMD about the many health benefits of radishes, including nutrition information. Spoiler alert: if you’re on a low-carb diet, radishes may become your new favorite veg.
How can I make this vegetarian recipe an oil-free vegan recipe?
Modifying this recipe for an oil-free vegan version is super simple. Just eliminate the extra-virgin olive oil and goat cheese crumbles or replace with a vegan cheese alternative. Voila! This plant-based roasted radish recipe is healthy, easy and versatile.
Roasted Radishes with Goat Cheese and Honey
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces radishes stemmed and halved or quartered
- ½ cup purple onion julienned
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unfiltered organic honey
- ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. While the oven heats up, prep your radishes and onions then throw them into a large bowl, add the extra-virgin olive oil and toss to combine.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and roast for for 15 minutes. I like to serve these radishes with a semi-firm texture, but roast for an extra 5-10 minutes for softer texture.
- Transfer the roasted radishes and onions to a serving dish, drizzle with honey, crumble the goat cheese on top and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve warm.
