Roasted Rainbow Radishes
These Roasted Rainbow Radishes are not only colorful, but so flavorful. This quick and easy side dish recipe is perfect when you want a lighter and healthier alternative to potatoes that is low-calorie and low-carb and doesn’t skimp on taste. The roasting process mellows out the spicy sharpness of raw radishes, resulting in a fork tender, garlicky vegetable dish that is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and keto friendly.
To learn how to make this tasty and healthy side dish recipe, see the printable recipe card below or take a look at the recipe video. For other recipe variations and to learn about some of the health benefits of radishes, visit the Pimp My Recipe section in my Blog Comments & Tips below.
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RECIPE
(Printable recipe card below. Please rate this recipe.)
ROASTED RAINBOW RADISHES
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place rack in the center of the oven, and preheat convection oven to 350°F (375°F for conventional oven). Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Trim ends of radishes, and halve lengthwise.
- To a medium mixing bowl, add avocado oil, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and garlic & herb seasoning. Stir to combine. Add radishes, and toss until well coated. Add coated radishes to prepared baking sheet, and spread out separating radishes into a single layer.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes (see Note #3) until the radishes are cooked through. Test for doneness (should be fork tender). Toss with lemon zest (optional), and chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you prefer it very garlicky, use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Lemon zest is optional. If you like a hit of lemon flavor with your radishes, it will give them a fresh citrus flavor. If not, these radishes have a delicious, savory flavor on their own without the lemon zest.
- Baking/roasting time will vary depending on your oven and whether you are using a convection or conventional oven. If they are not fully cooked after 20 minutes, keep a close eye on the oven and test for doneness with the tip of a knife.
- Recipe can be made with regular radishes.
- Makes 6 side dish servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
65.18Fat (grams)
5.09 gSat. Fat (grams)
0.74 gCarbs (grams)
4.54 gFiber (grams)
1.99 gNet carbs
2.56 gSugar (grams)
2.15 gProtein (grams)
0.98 gSodium (milligrams)
104.89 mgCholesterol (grams)
0.89 mgNutritional information provided is strictly an estimate and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
SERVING
Serve immediately after tossing with parsley.
VIDEO
How to Make these Roasted Rainbow Radishes!
Blog Comments & Tips
A tasty and healthy side dish recipe!
A healthy and delicious alternative to potatoes, these Roasted Rainbow Radishes are not only colorful, but quite flavorful. This side dish recipe is so simple and quick to make, which means it’s perfect for entertaining. When you want a lighter and healthier option that is low-calorie and low-carb, this recipe is a great choice.
Roasting radishes tends to mellow out their spiciness, and a slightly different flavor than raw radishes. This recipe is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and keto friendly.
Radishes are low in calories and have a low glycemic index, making them a wonderful choice for those on keto diet and those watching their sugar intake. Here are just a few of the health benefits of radishes:
Vitamins and Minerals: Radishes are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and B6, calcium, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, folate, potassium, iron, and manganese.
Antioxidants: Radishes contain lots of antioxidants like vitamin C, catechin, pyrogallol, vanillic acid, among others.
Low in Calories: Surprisingly, raw radishes have only 9 calories per ½ cup serving. For this recipe, roasting radishes requires 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, which increases the calorie count to about 65 calories per side serving. Still a very low calorie option.
Low Glycemic Index: Radishes contain chemical compounds like glucosinolate and isothiocyanate, which may help manage blood sugar levels.
Liver Function: According to WebMD.com, radishes also contain special compounds that help trigger enzymes to help your liver get rid of harmful toxins.
How do you ensure the best results from this recipe?
My 3 tips to making the best Roasted Rainbow Radishes:
Buy radishes when they are in season. I bought two 12 ounce packages of rainbow radishes from Trader Joe’s. They don’t always carry them, but when they are in stock, they sell out quickly.
I prefer using avocado oil, because it withstands the high heat of roasting and it’s a very neutral tasting oil.
Check the radishes after 20 minutes of roasting. They should be fork tender. If not, keep an eye on the oven as they are roasting for those last few minutes. I found that up to 30 minutes (depending on your oven), is more than enough for even slow cooking ovens.
It’s time to customize and Pimp My Recipe.
Pimp My Recipe:
Why not make it with fresh garlic? I purposely made this recipe with garlic powder, as I did not want the fresh garlic to burn during the roasting process.
Make it Lemony: Tossing the roasted radishes with fresh lemon zest gives them a hint of lemony flavor. If you want a stronger lemon flavor, in addition to the zest, toss them with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
Make Ahead Instructions: For entertaining, you can partially make this recipe up to 8 hours ahead of time by completing Steps 1 - 3. Once you have added the well coated radishes to the baking sheet pan, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate. About 30 minutes prior to roasting, remove them from the fridge, uncover them, and let them rest at room temperature. Once at room temp, roast as directed in Step 4.
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Happy Cooking!
Mich
Footnote: Remember to toss the radishes thoroughly in the seasoned oil. This will ensure they roast evenly and there is flavor throughout the radishes.
Adapted from the Roasted Radishes recipe from spoonforkbacon.com. I changed up the technique a bit, used avocado oil instead, and amped up the flavor by adding some extra seasoning and fresh lemon zest.
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