Radishes can get a bad rap. I’ll admit I used to think of them as food only my parents eat, not something a cool kid like me would eat…little did I know, you become your parents and radishes are now a regular on my weekly grocery list. After the smashing success of my viral smashed Brussels sprouts and ranch smashed baby carrots, radishes are up next. Because of their high water content, radishes can be tough to get crispy. But through some science, I’m going to show you how to get these smashed radishes browned and filled with flavor.
These will be a smashing hit at the table!
More surface area is created by smashing the radishes. This gives us more space to tuck in seasonings and brown for more flavor! Low carb making them a great keto-friendly alternative to potatoes. No fussing with dabbing up water released during cooking or drying to switch pans. We use easier ways to get those crispy brown edges.
You’ll just need a few ingredients
Roasted radishes can really be made with any seasoning you like – they’re a blank canvas. I keep these simple so you can add your own twist. Just be sure to use the parmesan!
Radishes: Grab 2 big beautiful bunches of radishes! The farmers market is a great place to get them, otherwise, you can get pre-washed and cut ones from the grocery store. Seasoning: Keeping it simple, you’ll just need lemon pepper seasoning (you can make your own or buy store-bought), salt, and olive oil. Olive oil helps to get the edges crispy and lends a bit of flavor. Avocado oil will work too. Cheese: Parmesan cheese helps to add a little more saltiness and makes these low-carb bites taste far from low-carb!
How to make smashed radishes
Making these is totally foolproof! You’ll basically just:
Why this Recipe Works
Like I mentioned, radishes have a high water content, so they don’t get completely crispy. But there are some things this recipe does to encourage the maximum browning and flavor!
Leaving the pan un-lined helps to promote better browning since the heat is directly transferred. Season the radishes first so the oil and spice get all over the radishes. Space out the radishes on the pan. This gives the hot air room to circulate on all sides.
How to serve these radishes
Mashed radishes can be eaten as a snack, an appetizer, or a side dish. Here are a few easy ideas for serving.
With a sauce like this Miso Mayo, Romesco Sauce, or Lemon Tahini Sauce (pictured). As a burger and fries with this Juicy Seitan Burger. As an appetizer spread with Creamy Caesar Beans on Toast and Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower.
