Garlic Butter Roasted Radishes (A Low-Carb Potato Alternative)

Looking for a delicious low-carb alternative to roasted potatoes? These garlic butter roasted radishes will blow your mind with their potato-like texture and rich, buttery flavor.

Fresh red radishes on a wooden cutting board in a modern kitchen with cream-colored ceramic bowls and wooden utensils

KEY INFO

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Total Time: 30-40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian
Cost: $5-8

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

9×13 inch baking dish
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Small saucepan
(Alternative: Air fryer can be used instead of oven)

INGREDIENTS

2 bunches radishes (1-2 pounds/450-900g)
2-3 tablespoons butter (30-45g)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tsp each of onion powder, dried thyme

GARNISH OPTIONS

Fresh parsley
Grated parmesan
Lemon zest
Fresh thyme

Trimmed and halved radishes arranged cut-side down in a clear glass baking dish in a modern kitchen

METHOD

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C)
Trim radish tops and tails, then cut in half (quarter larger ones)
Place radishes cut-side down in baking dish
Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden (3-5 minutes)
Add minced garlic to butter, stir for 30 seconds
Pour garlic butter over radishes, season with salt and pepper
Roast for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly crispy

Browning butter with minced garlic in a modern kitchen with white marble countertops, green tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

CRUCIAL TIPS

Don’t overcrowd the pan – radishes need space to crisp
Check tenderness with a fork at 20 minutes
They’re done when easily pierced but still slightly firm
Brown butter carefully – it can burn quickly

Radishes in baking dish seasoned with garlic butter, cracked black pepper, and sea salt, ready for roasting in a modern kitchen

STORAGE & VARIATIONS

Keeps in fridge for 3-4 days
Reheat in oven at 350°F for best results
Try adding balsamic vinegar in the last 5 minutes
Air fryer option: 380°F for 15-18 minutes

COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

Cutting pieces unevenly
Skipping the butter browning step
Not drying radishes thoroughly before roasting
Overcooking until mushy

Golden-brown roasted radishes in a rustic ceramic dish, garnished with fresh herbs, in a modern kitchen with white marble countertops and green subway tile backsplash.

Note: When roasted, radishes lose their peppery bite and develop a mild, potato-like flavor that’s perfect for low-carb diets. At just 1g net carbs per serving, they’re a game-changing alternative to traditional roasted potatoes.

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