I guarantee you're going to love these Simple Roasted Radishes with Balsamic as much as I do. They're like potato chips, once you eat one, you can't stop. 
Let me introduce you to my little friends. My newest obsessions. The most delicious and easy appetizer and/or side dish you’ll ever want to meet. Roasted Radishes, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Delicious.
Who knew that roasted radishes could be so good? Maybe you did, but I did not. I got the idea to try this while flipping through a foodie magazine at the doctor’s office. When I saw them I was like, what the what? You can roast a radish, and it actually tastes good? Well the answer is yes, you can roast a radish, and yes, it tastes so damn delicious.
Because they’re so delicious, don’t just roast one radish, roast a bunch, or two bunches, or as many bunches as you can possibly fit on your roasting pan at one time, because these babies don’t last long. Once you pop one in your mouth, all control will fly out of the window. But that’s okay, because they’re radishes, and they’re good for you. Eat away my friends.
How Do You Roast a Radish?
It’s easy.
- Wash them well, and slice them down the center. Leave the leaves on because they’re pretty tasty too.
- Arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Roast them for approximately 20 minutes, or until they begin to brown.
- Drizzle or dunk them in balsamic vinegar.
- Eat them with a big fat smile on your face.
See? I told you this roasted radish recipe (if you can call something this simple a recipe) is super easy to make. Just look at those gorgeous little dolls. Before I found out that you can roast these spicy little veggies, I would have bought them to slice raw and sprinkle in a salad, or I would have dipped them in guacamole or a bean dip. But now, a whole new world of radish has opened up for me, and hopefully, for you too.
Make these for a snack this week, and once you fall head over heels in love with them, put them on your Easter or Passover dinner menu so you can impress your friends and family with your creativity and cooking skills. They’ll never have to know how easy this recipe is. We’ll keep it our little secret.
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Simple Roasted Radishes with Balsamic
Ingredients
- 2 or more bunches of radishes
- 2 tablespoon 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon 30 ml balsamic vinegar
- Ground sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° (204 °C)
- Wash the radishes and slice them down the center. Leave the leaves on as they’re quite delicious when roasted. Arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes then flip the radishes and roast for another 10 minutes, or until they begin to brown.
- Arrange them on a platter and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.
- Enjoy!
manju says
I have never roasted radishes but i can totally imagine the pepperiness with the sweet balsamic. Gonna try soon!
Linda Meyer says
Interesting enough, the peppery flavor really diminishes during the roasting process, so they're quite mild in flavor. Thank you, Manju!
Uma Srinivas says
Oh interesting! I always make paratha or Sambar. Other than I had no choice . This sounds very cool Linda:) thanks!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you Uma! You're welcome.
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
I've only ever eaten radishes raw or lightly cooked. Why have I never roasted them before? They look amazingly delicious! Great idea!
Linda Meyer says
They're seriously amazing roasted. Thanks, Vanessa. 🙂
Cecilia says
This is definitely something I will try, it sounds so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Cecilia, and you're most welcome. Let me know what you think. 🙂
Annie says
oh my gosh! these look so addictive. i can see myself fishing the whole batch on my own, and then calling in a pizza for my husband's dinner.
Linda Meyer says
LOL, that's happened to me and my husband many times. Thanks, Annie!
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
I have never roasted radishes, but this sounds amazing! Such a fun and tasty idea, thanks!
Linda Meyer says
I know, it was new to me too. They're delicious roasted.
nicoleanndawson says
Roasted radishes are on our Easter menu this year! How funny that you just posted this. They are just so darn good!
Linda Meyer says
They're going to be on ours too. They are SO good!
lifenaturalee says
I absolutely love roasting radishes! Their little white faces turn golden and they get so crispy outside 🙂 Perfection!
Linda Meyer says
They're the best! Thanks. 🙂
Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms) says
What a brilliant idea! I am lazy and only add them to salads. I want to try them like this as soon as possible!!!
Linda Meyer says
I wish I could take credit for the idea, but at least I went with it and discovered how amazing they are. Thanks so much! 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
O I think roasted radishes are magic! They are so creamy and delicious...a secret caked miracle!
Linda Meyer says
Magic is the perfect way to describe them. Thanks, Rebecca!