Roasted Radishes
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Roasted radishes are the perfect side dish to welcome in spring. They make a healthy, low-carb alternative to potatoes and are so vibrant and pretty. Our secret is to coat them in a delicious miso butter which makes them truly unbelievable!
Feeling the love for radishes? Make these sauteed radishes or this cucumber radish salad next.
Have you ever eaten roasted radishes? If not, what are you waiting for?! The crisp, peppery bite of radishes that makes them such great salad toppers is mellowed out when you roast them, so the natural sugars stand out. They're more mellow and sweet, and a super easy side dish with big-time pretty factor. And, especially when they're coated in salty miso butter, so delicious!
Roasted radishes are super versatile. For an easy dinner, pop them in the oven at the same time as chicken breast, use them as a low-carb alternative to potatoes, or serve them alongside other spring veggies for a delicious platter!
Ingredients notes
Preparing this familiar vegetable in a new way is a fun way to discover another side of radishes. Make this radish roast with just five ingredients:
- Miso: Use red miso paste (white or yellow works well, too) to add umami depth to your radishes.
- A bunch of radishes: Even though radishes are seasonally a spring vegetable, they're readily available year-round. If you're making this out of season the radish greens might not be fresh enough to use. That's ok! Spinach works just as well.
- Other ingredients: Oil, black pepper, and softened butter.
How to roast radishes
Roasted radishes are super easy to make – cut them in half, toss them in oil, and lay them cut side down. Done! This is how we make them:
- Prep: Preheat your oven and prep your radishes by removing the greens. Cut the radishes in half, toss them in olive oil, and lay them cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Roast: Pop them in the oven for 12 minutes. While they're roasting mix the miso and butter together!
- Assemble: Grab the baking sheet and add the greens from the radishes, dotting the miso butter over top. Pop them back in the oven for just three more minutes to finish them off, and enjoy!
What kind of miso makes the best miso butter?
The most common miso types are white, yellow, and red. White miso has the mildest flavor, red is the strongest, and yellow is somewhere in between.
We love the strong, pungent flavor of red miso. However, if you're new to cooking with miso, white or yellow is probably your best bet. They are more versatile and can be used in most recipes. This might be a hot take, but we've found that any kind of miso works in any recipe! We've tried them all and used them randomly in many recipes, and they're always delicious.
When making this miso butter roasted radishes recipe, we dot the miso butter over the mostly cooked radishes so that it melts after a few minutes in the oven. Once it's melted, you can easily toss the radishes so they're coated in the butter.
What to serve with roasted radishes
The most simple way to enjoy these is by dishing them up as they are for a vibrant spring side dish! You can dollop some easy pesto over top. Radishes are a part of spring‘s bounty, so serving them alongside other spring vegetables makes for a celebration of the season: roasted asparagus and whole roasted brussels sprouts can go in the oven at the same time.
Often, we pop some chicken breasts into the oven about 5 minutes before the radishes then pull everything out at the same time. Keep in the theme of spring and serve them beside some light and delicious lemon pepper fish or pan seared salmon. Top of spring quinoa salad bowls with some radishes, or make them a lower-carb side next to a chicken feta burger, instead of potatoes.
Frequently asked questions
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What do roasted radishes taste like?
When radishes are raw, they have a peppery bite. They mellow out when roasted, softening the peppery taste and bringing out the natural sweetness. This roasted radish recipe finishes them off with dollops of miso butter, coating them in umami depth. They're delicious!
Where do I buy miso?
You can find miso paste in the Asian cuisine section of your supermarket. Some types need to be refrigerated, and some are shelf-stable, so look in both spots if need be! On the shelf, you'll likely find it near the soy sauces. Ask the staff for assistance if you can't find it! Miso paste can also be purchased online at Asian grocery stores.
How do I store leftovers?
First, let your radishes cool down. Then, pop them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the oven or in the microwave when you're ready to eat them.
Watch how to make this
Roasted Radishes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of radishes (about 1 lb)
- 2 teaspoons oil (divided)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon softened butter (vegan butter, if needed)
- 1 tablespoon miso (gluten-free miso, if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Twist the greens off the radishes, put the greens into a bowl, and toss them with ½ teaspoon of the oil.
- Cut the radishes in half, put them on the baking sheet and toss them with the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons of oil and the pepper and arrange them cut side down. Put them into the oven on the bottom shelf and roast for 12 minutes.2 bunches of radishes, ½ teaspoon pepper
- While the radishes roast, mix the butter with the miso in a small bowl.1 tablespoon softened butter, 1 tablespoon miso
- Add the greens to the baking sheet and dot the miso butter on top. Roast for 3 more minutes.
- Remove the radishes from the oven and toss to mix them in the melted miso butter. Serve right away.
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Loved the original, added a twist the second time, added onion with the radishes just quarter of onion 1/2 in slices. Then added enoki mushrooms with the greens. Gave an added depth of flavor and texture.
These radishes look so tasty!! I would love them on avocado toast 🙂
They would be amazing on avocado toast!
Such a great idea to cook radishes. I never would have thought to do that. The miso butter took them over the top.
I’m happy to hear you liked the recipe! Have you tried my Sweet Sauteed Radishes? They’re great, too!
My family love this dish! Great new way to eat radish, I dotted some homemade horseradish butter over mine! Yummy!
Homemade horseradish butter sounds incredible!!!
What does a pkg of miso look like & can you buy it in a regular grocery store like Publix? If so where would I look? Thank you.
It’s usually sold in plastic containers although I have seen it in small bags occasionally. It needs to be refrigerated so look in the dairy/ egg section. I’m not familiar with Publix but I’ve been able to find it in most grocery stores. And you can definitely find it on Amazon if your local store doesn’t carry it. 🙂
Look to see if your town has a co-op. This recipe is delicious! Always a crowd favorite!
Excited to try these! We don’t eat dairy, though. Do you think ghee would work here?
I think ghee would work well!
Loved the original, added a twist the second time, added onion with the radishes just quarter of onion 1/2 in slices. Then added enoki mushrooms with the greens. Gave an added depth of flavor and texture.
Love the twist you gave the recipe. It sounds delicious!
I have never thought about roasting radishes. But you have convinced me through your recipe and photos. They look fabulous. I love raw radishes, so I can only imagine how amazing these are. Such a GREAT recipe. Thanks so much for sharing Kristen.
You are so welcome! I love radishes, too. I put some in my dinner salad almost every night. This is a nice way to switch things up!
These look SO outstanding. Radishes need to go on everyone’s menu more often. With a recipe like this, it’s going to happen for sure.
I so agree! Radishes are one of my spring veggie favorites!