The radish is one of those vegetables that doesn’t often get the respect it deserves and we think it’s high time to change that. This small but mighty little vegetable features its fair share of health benefits, including important antioxidants, and its beautiful color variations have livened up many a spring salad recipe.
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. For this easy side dish, the additions of soft goat cheese crumbles, fresh thyme and unfiltered organic local honey add a delicate flavor.
Roasted Radish Recipe Ingredients
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 the easiest thing you do this week! The entire process takes about 20 minutes and the radishes come out looking beautiful. Here’s a quick look at how to roast radishes.
- 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.
That’s it! Told you it was easy.
Roasted Radishes Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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
Radishes are in season in spring, but when I find a healthy bunch I jump at the opportunity to include raw radishes in salads, soups and veggies trays year-round. This recipe for roasted radishes makes for an stunning side dish. Bonus that it’s super easy!
- Total Time: 20 mins.
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 16 ounces radishes, stemmed and halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup purple onion, julienned
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unfiltered organic honey, such as Appalachian Bee’s Spring Blossom Honey
- 1/4 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.
Notes
- Honey goat cheese and herbed goat cheese are also delicious in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 mins.
- Cook Time: 15 mins.
- Category: Sides, Vegetarian,
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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