Roasted radishes and carrots will be the talk of the table. This root vegetable combo is colorful, delicious, and healthy. Easy recipe for the oven or an air fryer.
Looking for a new and trendy side dish for your dinner table? Mix radishes into your carrots and roast them until they're caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside! Drizzling this easy side dish with lemon dill butter sauce takes it to the next level!
If you've tried baked carrot fries or air-fried radishes, then you know what happens during the cooking process. The natural sweetness shines once these root vegetables are roasted. The transformation of the slightly bitter radishes is truly amazing.
This veggie combination doesn't need a sauce. But, we've shared a favorite combination that's simple to make.
Why you'll love this recipe?
- You can make it in half an hour in the oven or an air fryer.
- It's low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.
- It's equally perfect for snacking or as a holiday side dish.
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Ingredients
Here's what you'll need for the basic recipe:
To prepare the ingredients, remove the stems and scrub. You don't need to peel either one! If you're short on time, use washed and pre-chopped carrots and radishes.
You'll find the exact quantities in the recipe card below.
Types of Radishes
Cherry Belle or Globe radishes are typically found in the grocery store. They have a crisp, peppery flavor. But, there are so many other varieties worth trying. They're not just a pretty salad garnish!
Other types of radishes to look for include:
- Watermelon (white on the outside and bright pink on the inside)
- Black or Spanish (spicy)
- French breakfast
- Daikon radishes (long and white.)
Directions
The standard guidance for roasting vegetables applies when cooking a mixture of carrots and radishes. We've outlined the process and tips below.
- Cut carrots and radishes into similarly-sized pieces so they cook uniformly. Smaller segments cook more quickly. We aimed for about ¾ of an inch.
- Thoroughly toss vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Don't skimp on the olive oil. Each piece should be coated so it doesn't dry out during the cooking process. Use your hands if necessary to make sure each piece is coated.
- Spread radishes and carrots into a single layer on a baking sheet so there is room for air to circulate and make the edges crispy. Use two sheets pans if you're doubling the recipe.
- Roast at 400 °F for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
Air Fryer Instructions
Use an air fryer to roast carrots and radishes if you have one. You don't even need to preheat it first!
Prepare the vegetables using the process outlined above and arrange them in your air fryer, trying to keep them from overlapping.
Cook at 390 °F for about 20 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes. The exact time will vary depending upon your particular appliance, and the size of the vegetables.
Simple Lemon Butter Dill Sauce
Want to take this dish to the next level? Toss roasted radishes and carrots with a mixture of butter, lemon juice, and dill. This will seal the deal for any skeptics.
There are plenty of fancy recipes out there to make a tasty sauce. But, you can't go wrong with this ingredient combination. Simply melt butter in the microwave and stir it with lemon juice and dill weed. Toss the vegetables with the sauce at serving time.
Use fresh lemon juice and dill weed if you have it! But, dried dill will work as well.
Another option is to just serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon and/or with just about any fresh herb.
Storage
Roasted vegetables are always best straight from the oven. But, if you any left:
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm in the oven (at 350 °F) or air fryer (at 350 °F) until heated through. They may also be warmed in the microwave, but they won't be crispy.
Make-Ahead Strategy
Remove the stems, scrub, and chop carrots and radishes several days ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator in a covered container. If they will be stored for more than a day, wrap them in a wet paper towel first to keep them crisp.
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📋 Recipe
Roasted Radishes and Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound radishes
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Lemon Butter Dill Sauce (Optional)
- 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
- Cut carrots and radishes into similarly-sized pieces so they cook uniformly. Smaller segments cook more quickly. Aim for about ¾ of an inch in size.
- Thoroughly toss vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Each piece should be coated so it doesn't dry out during the cooking process.
- Spread radishes and carrots into a single layer on a baking sheet so there is room for air to circulate and make the edges crispy.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 20 minutes or until fork-tender.
Air Fryer Instructions
- It is not necessary to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
- Prepare radishes and carrots as described in steps 2 and 3 above.
- Arrange vegetables in your air fryer, trying to keep them from overlapping too much. Prepare in batches if you have a small air fryer.
- Cook at 390 °F for about 20 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes until browned and fork tender. The exact time will vary depending upon your particular appliance, and the size of the vegetables.
Lemon Butter Dill Sauce (Optional)
- While the vegetables are roasting, make a lemon butter dill sauce.
- Melt butter in the microwave for 15-30 seconds in a small bowl.
- Stir in lemon juice and dill.
- Drizzle sauce over vegetables and enjoy.
Notes
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven (at 350 °F) or air fryer (at 350 °F) until heated through. They may also be warmed in the microwave, but they won't be crispy.
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Angie
I've never made roasted radishes before, what a great idea! The balance of the sweet carrots is perfect!
Cara
The lemon butter sauce makes this recipe! I had no idea that roasted radishes were so good. Will definitely make this again.
Marjory
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Try the lemon butter sauce on any vegetable including asparagus and green beans! Also delicious!