You'll love this easy Roasted Radishes recipe! Roasting the radishes dulls their pepperiness and brings out their sweetness. They get slightly caramelized and turn beautifully soft. An easy, tasty side dish with a pretty pink color.
This roasted radishes recipe is a great way to add flavor and texture to any meal.
The roasting process caramelizes the radishes, bringing out their natural sweetness and adding a delicious earthy flavor.
Roasting also helps to reduce the peppery bitterness of the radishes, making them more enjoyable to eat.
This dish is also very easy to make and can be served alongside a variety of main dishes.
I love serving them as a side with a meal, but also piled onto salad or grains. They're also great with rice, topped with Sticky Tofu.
We love roasting vegetables - they make such a great side dish. Be sure to also try Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese, Roasted Miso Cauliflower, Honey Roasted Parsnips, or Roasted Celeriac.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Radishes are a nutritious and low-calorie vegetable.
- They take on a mild, slightly sweet flavor when roasted and the pepperiness dulls.
- They are a great side dish or an easy snack.
- Roasting radishes helps to bring out their natural sweetness.
- You can add various herbs and spices to give them an extra kick of flavor.
- Roasted radishes are a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
- They are a great source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Baking the radishes softens their texture.
- They are a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to a dish.
- They are a healthy and delicious alternative to roasted potatoes and other vegetables.
Ingredients
- Radishes - unsurprisingly, you'll need radishes for this recipe! Wash them and cut any larger ones so they're all around the same size.
- Oil - to coat the radishes so they roast evenly.
- Garlic and Onion Powder - for a punch of flavor.
- Dried Thyme - Adds a tasty herbal note.
- Salt and Pepper - To season the radishes.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the radishes, then trim off the stems and roots. Halve any larger radishes so they’re all approximately the same size.
Add the radishes to a bowl and toss with the olive oil and all remaining ingredients.
Pour onto a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 30 minutes, or until crispy with golden edges.
Variations
- Add chili pepper flakes for some heat.
- Swap the spices and seasonings for Cajun Seasoning, Baharat, Homemade Old Bay Seasoning, Shawarma Seasoning, or Dill Seasoning.
- Add some other chopped vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, potatoes, or cauliflower.
Top tip
When roasting radishes, be sure to toss them in some oil and seasonings before putting them in the oven. This will help ensure the radishes turn out tender and flavorful.
More Radish Recipes
If you love radishes like we do, you'll want to try these other awesome radish recipes!
- Roasted Radishes and Asparagus
- Peas on Toast with Mint and Radishes
- Radish and Asparagus Tart with Kale Pesto
- 10 Radish Recipes
FAQ
Roasted radishes are more tender and soft, and they taste like a very mild version of raw radishes. The cooking process mellows their flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Roasted Radishes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound radishes trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C.
- Wash the radishes, then trim off the stems and roots. Halve any larger radishes so they’re all approximately the same size.
- Add the radishes to a bowl and toss with the olive oil and all remaining ingredients.
- Pour onto a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes, or until crispy with golden edges.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Ieva
Amazing! Never roasted radishes before so th8s was definitely a new way to cook them for me, but I LOVED them! So simple too!
Dana Sandonato
This is such a tasty recipe! Perfect alternative to roasted potatoes when you wanna keep things light.
Dannii
I had lots of radishes to use up and this was a great way to use this. So simple too
Vanessa
I don't know why I never roasted radishes before - they were so good! Even my kids ate them (and they won't touch them raw).
Karen
I had never tried roasted radishes before, but we had lots in the fridge. Saw this today on pinterest and made it tonight! So easy.