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Roasted Radishes with Brown Butter, Lemon, and Radish Tops

These roasted radishes with brown butter and lemon offer a sophisticated twist on a seasonal favourite. While often served raw in salads, roasting radishes mellows their peppery bite, revealing a delicate sweetness and a tender, succulent texture. This recipe ensures nothing goes to waste by using the vibrant green tops as a fresh garnish, providing a lovely colour contrast against the pink and purple hues of the roots.

This elegant side dish is perfect for a spring lunch or as an accompaniment to roasted meats and fish. The nutty complexity of the browned butter, brightened by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, creates a rich sauce that elevates the simple ingredients. It is a wonderful way to celebrate local produce with minimal effort and maximum flavour.

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Ingredients for Roasted Radishes with Brown Butter, Lemon, and Radish Tops

  • 2 bunches medium radishes (such as red, pink, and purple

  • about 20)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Coarse kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

How to make Roasted Radishes with Brown Butter, Lemon, and Radish Tops

Preheat oven to 232°C. Brush large heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Cut off all but 1/2 inch of green radish tops; reserve trimmed tops and rinse them well, checking for grit. Coarsely chop radish tops and set aside. Cut radishes lengthwise in half and place in medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and toss thoroughly to coat. Place radishes, cut side down, on prepared baking sheet; sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Roast until radishes are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Season to taste with more coarse kosher salt, if desired.

Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pinch of coarse kosher salt to skillet and cook until butter browns, swirling skillet frequently to keep butter solids from burning, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.

Transfer roasted radishes to warmed shallow serving bowl and drizzle brown butter over. Sprinkle with chopped radish tops and serve.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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