Description
Crisp roasted dill radishes offer a sophisticated twist on a classic vegetable side dish. Mediterranean herbs and simple seasoning elevate this quick, elegant accompaniment you can easily prepare for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) radishes, sliced and cleaned
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp (10 g) kosher salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 425°F, positioning the rack in the center to create an optimal roasting environment for radishes, ensuring even heat distribution and crispy results.
- Slice and Season: Carefully cut radishes into consistent, bite-sized pieces, then thoroughly coat with olive oil, freshly chopped dill, salt, and pepper, massaging the seasonings to ensure complete coverage and maximum flavor infusion.
- Baking Setup: Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly mist with cooking spray, then spread the seasoned radish slices in a single, spacious layer to prevent overcrowding and promote caramelization.
- Roasting Process: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to guarantee uniform browning, until the radishes develop golden, crispy edges and a tender, succulent interior.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the radishes from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes, allowing the herbs to settle and the flavors to intensify, creating a delectable side dish that highlights the radishes’ natural peppery essence.
Notes
- Slice Uniformly: Cut radishes into consistent, similar-sized pieces to guarantee even roasting and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Spread Strategically: Arrange radish slices in a single layer with space between them, ensuring maximum caramelization and preventing unwanted steaming that can make vegetables soggy.
- Season Generously: Massage oil and dill thoroughly into radish slices, coating each piece completely to enhance flavor penetration and create a deliciously crisp exterior.
- Watch Carefully: Monitor roasting time closely, as radishes can quickly transition from perfectly golden to burnt; remove from oven when edges are crisp and center remains tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 401 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg