Radishes become sweet when they’re cooked and this Roasted Radishes recipe is really good, with soy sauce and sesame seeds adding extra flavor. And radishes are extra low in carb, so radish recipes of any kind are great for anyone who’s watching their carbs.

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Roasted Radishes on sheet pan with black sesame seeds

I think radishes are so fun for a season-spanning dish! When I had a huge garden, I always used to plant them just for the fun of watching how quickly the radishes came up from seeds. And it was probably the abundance of radishes when I planted them every year that enticed me to try this fun and tasty recipe for Roasted Radishes flavored with soy sauce and sesame seeds. 

And cooked radishes have become trendy since then because radishes have been discovered as a low-carb vegetable option. When they’re cooked,  radishes become much milder and sweeter than the spicy flavor that’s associated with raw radishes. If you asked me to describe what they taste like I’d say cooked radishes are similar to cooked turnips, but slightly different.

I love raw radishes, but I also love this roasted radishes recipe and if you’re looking for a side dish that will be a conversation-starter, I promise this will be something fun and unusual to serve your friends or family!

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What if you don’t want Asian flavors in your roasted radishes recipe?

If you’d prefer a roasted radishes recipe where the flavors are more traditional, just prepare radishes as shown below, toss with melted butter or olive oil, and roast the same amount of time. Season the cooked radishes with salt and fresh ground black pepper and enjoy.

How low in carbs is this Roasted Radishes Recipe?

This interesting and tasty side dish with radishes has only 1 net carb per serving!

Want another way to cook radishes?

My site also has a fun recipe for Sauteed Radishes with Vinegar and Herbs, and that’s a delicious radish side dish when you don’t want to use the oven.

Who else loves radishes?

If you’re a fan of radishes like I am, you can use Radishes Recipes to see all the recipes where I’ve used them.

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How to make this Roasted Radishes recipe:

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  1. Wash radishes, trim ends, and cut into half or fourths (to get same-size pieces.)
  2. Put radishes on baking sheet and brush with peanut oil (or other oil if you can’t have peanuts.)
  3. While radishes roast, prepare the sliced green onion, soy/sesame glaze, and sesame seeds. (I used black sesame seeds, but if you use regular white ones I’d toast them for a minute or so in a hot dry pan.)
  4. The color of the radishes will fade a bit as they cook. After about 20 minutes remove the radishes from the oven and brush with the soy/sesame mixture. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
  5. Roast 5-7 minutes more.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot.

Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

Roasted Radishes would be a fun side dish for something grilled like Chicken Kabobs with Asian Marinade, Maple Glazed Salmon, or Low-Carb Grilled Fusion Chicken.

Roasted Radishes shown on baking sheet with sesame seeds

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Roasted Radishes
Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Radishes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 12 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes

Radishes are surprising sweet once they’re cooked and these Roasted Radishes have a soy-sesame glaze and sesame seeds adding extra flavor. And this roasted radishes recipe is a fun idea for a side dish that will probably surprise your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 25 medium radishes, washed, trimmed and cut into fourths or halves (same-size pieces)
  • 1 1/2 T roasted peanut oil
  • 1 1/2 T soy sauce (see notes)
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil (probably optional, but recommended)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tsp. black sesame seeds (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  2. Wash radishes, trim ends, and cut into halves or fourths to make same size pieces.
  3. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray, put radishes on the baking sheet and brush all sides with the peanut oil, then arrange radishes cut side down for best browning.
  4. Roast the radishes about 20 minutes, stirring one or two times.
  5. While radishes cook, slice the green onions, and measure the sesame seeds (and toast if needed).
  6. If you’re using the  toasted sesame oil (affiliate link), mix with the soy sauce  in the same bowl you used for the peanut oil.
  7. When radishes are tender and starting to brown, remove from oven, brush with soy sauce or soy-sesame oil mixture, and sprinkle with green onion slices.
  8. Put back in oven and roast about 5 minutes more, or slightly longer.
  9. Sprinkle cooked radishes with  black sesame seeds and serve hot.

Notes

Use Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (affiliate link) if needed. If you don't have Black Sesame Seeds (affiliate link) just use regular sesame seeds and lightly toast them in a dry pan.

Recipe adapted from Vegetables Every Day by Jack Bishop.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 342mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This Roasted Radishes Recipe will be a perfect side dish for any low-carb or low-glycemic diet plan. Roasted Radishes also great for any phase of the original South Beach Diet.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe for Roasted Radishes was first posted in 200! It was updated with much better photos in 2017 and last updated with more information in 2024.

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