These easy dill roasted radishes are the perfect fuss-free spring side dish! Roasted radishes are satisfyingly crispy on the exterior, and soft and surprisingly sweet on the interior. Change up this recipe by adding in lemon zest, other fresh herbs and a variety of spices.
If you’ve never tried roasting radishes, add them to your dinner menu ASAP! Radishes are a highly underrated vegetable. In their raw state, they’re crispy, peppery and zesty. When roasted, the flesh becomes soft and sweet – it’s a complete transformation! Not to mention, it makes for an incredibly easy and quick seasonal side dish.
Our basic, go-to version includes just a few simple ingredients: radishes (duh), olive oil, lemon juice, a touch of agave, salt and fresh dill. In a pinch, you can’t go wrong with olive oil, salt and pepper. They only take about 15-20 minutes to get crispy and delicious, so they’re perfect for a lazy weeknight dinner.
While we often use regular red radishes, we love these pastel-hued Easter Egg Radishes. They come in gorgeous pink, red, purple and whites and taste very similar to regular red radishes. They’re actually slightly milder, so if you don’t love the sharp flavor of radishes, these are a great option. We often find these at our local grocery store or at Whole Foods!
Our all-time favorite radish variety is the unbelievably gorgeous watermelon radish. Its bright pink interior and light green and white exterior is reminiscent of a watermelon, hence the name. Watermelon radishes are less bitter than regular radishes, so we often opt for them in their raw form. They make for an excellent addition to your crudités platter (and they’re always a conversation starter!). We added a few wedges to this dish, but if you can’t find any, just use regular radishes.
Looking to add a bit more flavor? Our favorite variation of these simple dill roasted radishes involves adding the zest of one lemon and a tablespoon of white miso. Miso is such a flavorful addition, and lemon zest adds a fresh, bright pop.
Not sure what to do with the leftover bunch of radishes sitting in your fridge? Here are a few more ideas:
- Spring Potato Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Radishes
- Spring Roll Bowls
- Add them to your next crudités platter alongside this Herby Whipped Tofu Dip or this Roasted Eggplant Carrot Tahini Dip
- Loaded Vegan Nachos with Spicy Black Beans
- Cucumber, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Watermelon Radish
- We can’t get over this gorgeous Radish Butter we saw the other day on Feedfeed. We’re definitely going to try with vegan butter!
Serve these gorgeous dill roasted radishes alongside a roasted or grilled protein (tofu, chicken, fish, etc). They’re also perfect for your Mother’s Day or Memorial Day spread!
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These easy dill roasted radishes are the perfect fuss-free spring side dish! Roasted radishes are satisfyingly crispy on the exterior, and soft and surprisingly sweet on the interior. Change up this recipe by adding in lemon zest, other fresh herbs and a variety of spices.
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch radishes (6-8), halved or quartered if large
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tsp agave
- 3/4 tsp salt + more for after roasting
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Wash and dry radishes. Trim stems (it’s okay to leave some on) and halve radishes. Add to a bowl with olive oil, lemon, zest, agave, salt and dill. Stir well to coat.
Spread evenly on a large baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly crispy, rotating pan about 10 minutes into cook time. Remove from oven and enjoy!
Notes
Optional: add 1 tbsp white miso for extra flavor.
I love this recipe. I haven’t been starting any new projects as of late but this is going to be the next recipe I recreate! Hopefully I can make it look as good as yours.
Thanks so much, Billy! It’s such an easy, delicious side dish and a great way to use up radishes. Hope you enjoy!