You guys! Within the last few months, I’ve fallen in love. With what? Radishes!
Before I started shopping at the farmer’s market, I didn’t think twice about these strange pink root vegetables. But now I can’t seem to get enough.
You see, radishes are pretty special. You can pickle them, slice them thinly with a mandolin, or you can cook them!
Raw, they have a fabulous peppery taste that adds interest to salads, tacos, or chicken tortilla soup.
But roasted, they’re juicy, crunchy and absolutely irresistible.
You can buy round radishes at the grocery store throughout the year, but they’re naturally in season RIGHT NOW! Plus, the ones I’m using today are French radishes– slightly oblong, a little less common.
Is there any way to make roasted radishes even better? Only if you add a handmade avocado “aioli” to dip them in.
In other words, this dish is
Creamy
Fresh
Vegan
Simple
Delicious
Ready to give it a try? Here you go!
Roasted French Radishes with Avocado Aïoli
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch fresh French radishes
- Olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 450F. (In a small oven, 435-440 will do.)
Rinse the radishes and remove the stems. Coat them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place them in a baking tray. Do not pile them.
Roast the radishes for about 15 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. The radishes should start to grow tender. Do not let them brown too much.
Meanwhile, make the avocado aioli. In a bowl, mash the avocado. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice, and mix vigorously.
Once the radishes are done, plate and enjoy immediately!
*Bonus: Add a frisee salad on the side with your own honey-mustard dressing! To make the dressing, add 1 tablespoon of mustard to 1/2 tbsp honey and 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well, and adjust for sweetness. Toss the salad and serve with your radishes. Voila!
I have never eaten radishes before but I LOVE roasted vegetables and I love guacamole so I can only imagine how tasty this would be!
Just got a bunch of these in the CSA. Done and done!
This looks so good, Daisy! I’ve never made anything like this, but I’ll definitely give it a try!
Um, yes please. I’m absolutely stealing that recipe. SO yummy!
xoxo
Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
Yum!
God bless,
XO,Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
Good to know! It’s so good!
Haha I see! Thanks Deniz!
I hope you do Natalie! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Thanks Rachel! This is really delicious especially if you already love radishes. 🙂
Roasted vegetables are so delicious. I’ve been loving roasted broccoli lately!
They’re so good! 🙂 Let me know if you try this.
Hahaha thanks! 🙂
Thank you so much Shireen! It’s so yummy, I hope you find them!
Thank you Chelsea! 🙂
Yess! 🙂
Yum!! So glad to hear. And they would be so good grilled– I’ve not tried that yet!
Hooray! Thanks Heidi!
It’s really good! If you don’t like how spicy they are, the spiciness goes away when they’re cooked!
Thanks! Glad you share my love for these delicious vegetables!
Radishes are totally underrated! I hope you like them 🙂
I love avocados, and I love aioli so this is perfect for me! x
Radish and I have a complicated relationship (: Your recipe looks yummy though Daisy!
– Deniz
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I’ll be honest, I am sometimes a picky eater and the photos look like something that I would never eat but the ingredients sound really yummy! I might have to try these!
These look delicious! I’ve been enjoying radishes more as of late, roasting them or shaving them over an omelet. I must try these soon, with the avocado. Thank you for sharing!
This looks delicious! I keep thinking I want to roast more vegetables period. I never thought about radishes.
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
I’ve never had radishes, but reading this post and seeing the pictures convinces me I probably should! This looks delicious.
Shannon
OK this is like gourmet! Looks so good lady, you are quite the chef!
xo
Michaela
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What a lovely recipe, Daisy! Sounds easy and healthy, what’s there not to love. I’ll try to look for these radishes, hopefully I can find them here and give this recipe a go.
Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
YUM! This looks so good!
Anything with avocado is a win in my book!! 🙂
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I love radishes! We put them on the grill during the summer. They are fabulous that way! This is making my mouth water. I am all about avocado anything. (;
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We are big fans of radishes in my family! I can’t wait to try this recipe – thanks for sharing 🙂
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
I hated radishes as a kid, but I’ve been wanting to give them another try. Avocados are one of my favorite things right now, so I’m sure this would be a good combo.
Yumm. I love radishes and avocados, too. Great post.
You cooking queen you! I am all about expanding my pallet and radishes are something I don’t currently eat. I will have to give this a try!
Brooke
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