Roasted Radishes Garlic Thyme (Printable)

Tender roasted radishes with garlic and fresh thyme, perfect for a healthy spring side dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh radishes, trimmed and halved
02 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ Herbs & Seasonings

03 - 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Oils

06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the halved radishes with olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the radishes in a single layer on the prepared baking tray, cut side down for best caramelization.
04 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the radishes are tender and lightly golden on the edges.
05 - Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with extra fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasting process completely mellows radishes natural pepperiness into something almost sweet and incredibly approachable
  • Its the easiest way to make any spring dinner feel fancy with almost zero effort
  • Leftovers are actually delicious cold tossed into salads the next day
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the enemy of caramelization so use two sheets if needed rather than piling them high
  • Placing radishes cut side down creates the most gorgeous golden crust so take the extra second to arrange them properly
03 -
  • If your radishes have particularly long greens save them to sauté separately like you would chard or spinach
  • The finished radishes should feel soft when pierced with a fork but still hold their shape beautifully

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