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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Vegetable Side Dishes

    Published: Dec 8, 2017 · Modified: Sep 27, 2021 by Jen Wooster

    Roasted Watermelon Radishes

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    Roasted watermelon radishes with lemon and parsley are a bright addition to your winter table. This vegan side dish recipe screams sunshine on winter's short dark days.

    A simple roasting of the radishes brings out their sweetness and makes for a nice change from the standard pickled radish or thinly sliced salad. This watermelon radish recipe is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.

    watermelon radishes in a white bowl

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    We are in the shortest days of the year right now. And all things local and tasty are lovely dark fall colors. But every now and then I need something bright and cheery. I need hope that spring will in fact return someday. This is where watermelon radishes come to my rescue.

    🍴 Why We Love This Recipe

    A few great things about this watermelon radish recipe, it is:

    • Vegan/ Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
    • Dairy Free
    • Paleo

    They look a little plain on the outside but the slightest bit of pink tells us something fabulous is going on the inside. It is like wearing a practical wool coat and then ripping it off to reveal a Diana Ross style glitter bomb dress. The bright pink flesh gives me giggles of happiness.

    We are dedicated to the best watermelon radish recipes. We have rounded up the best watermelon radish recipes for you so be sure to check them all out.

    But roasting watermelon radishes is much easier for non-radish lovers to handle than pickling or raw which makes them the perfect gateway radish. Plus, they are so pretty no picky eater is going to look at them say… 'oh, no I don't do radishes'.

    I try to pair watermelon radishes with main courses that are tasty, but maybe not as bright as I would like. For example, our gluten-free chicken nuggets or grilled bavette steak. Tasty, but brown.

    🔪 How to Make Roasted Watermelon Radishes

    Unlike most roasted vegetables, radishes are rather forgiving on temperature and cook time. Both can be adjusted to whatever else you may have going in the oven. Which essentially makes this one the easiest side dishes ever.

    Ok maybe not as easy as our 10 Minute Sauteed Greens, but close. Very close.

    Prep the Raw Watermelon Radishes: Watermelon radish prep is easy to manage. No excessive peeling or scrubbing. A quick rinse, trim the ends and quarter or cut in ¾ inch wedges if you have some extra-large specimens. Do not peel the radishes.

    raw watermelon radishes on cutting board

    Roast the Radishes- Watermelon radishes are best roasted at 375 F degrees for 30 minutes. Be sure to toss halfway through and rotate the pan for even cooking. In this recipe we use melted coconut oil, however, you can use ghee, olive oil, avocado oil. We salt and pepper the radishes before roasting.

    Finishing the Radishes- A toss with fresh parsley and lemon zest at the end adds some additional color to the dish. While this step is optional it is an easy way to elevate your radishes. If you don't have a fresh lemon toss the radishes with 2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice. We used parsley to keep the herbs simple but you can chives, basil, or any combination of the three.

    Now dig in and enjoy! But first, let us know in the comments... what is your favorite way to eat watermelon radishes? Raw, pickled, or roasted?

    If you vote pickled... definitely check out our quick pickled watermelon radishes.

    Want to know more about watermelon radishes?  Check out our watermelon radish recipe guide featuring a recipe round-up and tips on how to cook our favorite vegetable! 

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    Roasted Watermelon Radishes with Lemon and Herb

    Recipe Created By: Jen Wooster
    Lemon and parsley top off a simple no-fail roasted radish recipe. The best recipe for cooking watermelon radishes any time of year.
    5 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, French
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 77 kcal

    Equipment

    • Sheet pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound watermelon radishes, trimmed and quartered
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • 1 lemon, zested

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375F.
    • Toss cut radishes with melted oil and salt on a sheet pan.
    • Roast 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until slightly browned.
    • Toss radishes with pepper, parsley and lemon zest.

    Notes

    1. To quickly melt the oil, scoop onto sheet pan and place in oven 1 minute.
    2. AIP Compliant: Omit black pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 77kcal | Carbs: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g
    Keyword AIP, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, lemon, parsley, radishes, roasted, Vegan, Watermelon Radish
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    1. Angie Hill says

      September 02, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      Can some one please get back to me thank you Angie I asked a question on the oil if I could substitute coconut for Olive or avocado please send me a text ASAP thank you

      Reply
    2. Angie Hill says

      September 02, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      Can I substitute the coconut oil with olive oil or avocado oil cause I don't have coconut

      Reply
      • Jen says

        September 02, 2021 at 3:06 pm

        5 stars
        Yes you can use olive oil or avocado oil in this recipe.

        Reply
    3. Kristina says

      December 08, 2020 at 11:14 pm

      Can I use an air fryer for this recipe? It looks so yummy!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 09, 2020 at 8:38 am

        Yes- My best guess is to set to 375 and cook for 20-30 minutes. Not much time savings versus roasting in the oven.

        Reply
    4. Lisa DeStefano says

      May 30, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! I added a tiny squeeze of lemon just to bring everything together.

      Reply
      • Jen says

        May 31, 2020 at 8:18 am

        Perfect. Glad you enjoyed!

        Reply
    5. Toni says

      February 11, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      This quickly became a favorite at my house!!

      Reply
    6. Anita says

      February 11, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      What a cute looking radish! I've never seen this particular type of radish before, but now I'm obsessed with trying to get a hand on them. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Irina says

      February 11, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      I find that colorful meals look so appetizing! Your roasted radishes are the best example. I am gonna try to make them. LOVE your recipe. Thanks.

      Reply
    8. Suzy says

      February 11, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      These radishes are so great for presentation but so tasty too! Love it!

      Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola says

      February 11, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      These watermelon radishes are just gorgeous! I've never tried them, but now I can't wait to! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply

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