Sourdough toast is topped with roasted, caramelized radishes and a creamy, garlicky, herbed ricotta spread. A simple and healthy snack that is full of flavor!
If you’ve been to a farmers market lately, you’ve noticed that it’s radish season. And I am a late-comer when it comes to radishes. As a kid, radishes were always too spicy for me. As were onions. And although I fell in love with onions a long time ago, I neglected to share any of that love with radishes. I think part of my hesitancy around radishes was not knowing what to do with them other than adding them to a salad. Delicious? Sure. But then I discovered an entirely new world: Roasted Radishes!
Why Roast Radishes?
Because the radish is a “spicy” vegetable that packs a punch when eaten raw, roasting mellows the flavor. Radishes still retain their slightly peppery notes, and although they become tender in the oven radishes remain fairly crisp. Roasting radishes, like all vegetables, caramelizes the sugars and creates a richer, earthier, and sweeter flavor. It also brings out the creaminess of radishes, which might sound strange, but they are related to turnips, which have a similar creamy quality. In essence, why would you not roast radishes??
Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim both ends of radishes and rinse well. In a mixing bowl, toss radishes with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place radishes on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, or until radishes have become tender. Let cool until you are comfortable handling them, about 20 minutes.
- Thinly slice radishes (about 1/4-inch) and set aside.
- Make the ricotta spread: Place ricotta, minced garlic, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- When ready to serve, toast sourdough slices. Spread a good-sized layer of ricotta spread on toasts, and top with radish slices. If you prefer, add additional chives on top.
This recipe is the perfect spring snack or light lunch! And other than roasting the radishes, it takes merely minutes. The sourdough toast is crunchy and nutty, the herbaceous ricotta spread adds a delicious sweet-salty creaminess, and the roasted radishes tie it all together with the mellowed peppery notes thanks to the process of roasting.
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Roasted Radish and Herbed Ricotta Toasts
Ingredients
- 3 bunches radishes
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim both ends of radishes and rinse well. In a mixing bowl, toss radishes with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place radishes on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, or until radishes have become tender. Let cool until you are comfortable handling them, about 20 minutes.
- Thinly slice radishes (about 1/4-inch) and set aside.
- Make the ricotta spread: Place ricotta, minced garlic, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- When ready to serve, toast sourdough slices. Spread a good-sized layer of ricotta spread on toasts, and top with radish slices. If you prefer, add additional chives on top.
I miss having a garden. Radishes were always among the first to be picked in the spring. I have radishes on my grocery list now so I can try this recipe. I was similar in thought, that I could only use them in salads. I am excited to try this recipe!
Yay! Let me know what you think!
Trying it out this weekend! Love how the flavors of the radish an enhanced after they are roasted. Thanks for sharing
You are welcome, Shinta!
I was really surprised at the flavor and texture of a roasted radish. What a great ingredient. This toast is delicious and made a perfect breakfast.
Thanks, Angela! I’m so happy to hear that!
I like radishes but have never tried to roast them. Can’t wait to give this a try!
Radishes are just SO pretty aren’t they – they make any salad or sandwich look gorgeous. Love the flavours in this, really delicious.
Thanks, Kate!
These look so good. I love roasted radishes. I could eat these for breakfast, lunch, or snack, all day long!
Thanks, Michelle! They are so good!