Brown Butter Glazed Radishes

A fast and flavorful side that transforms radishes into something deeply savory, caramelized, and completely unexpected-with garlic, thyme, and nutty brown butter. non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Why You'll Love Brown Butter Glazed Radishes

It's quick, elegant, and surprisingly addictive. These radishes go from crisp and peppery to tender and caramelized in brown butter-ready in 15 and worthy of center stage.

Tips and Tricks

• Don't rush the browning-the color and nutty aroma signal it's ready.
• If your water evaporates too fast, add a splash more and continue cooking.

Variations

• Add a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the glaze for extra zip.
• Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt or chopped herbs.

Substitutions

• Swap radishes for baby carrots or turnips.
• Use ghee or plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.

Best served with

• Roast chicken or pork chops
• Creamy polenta or garlic mashed potatoes
• A crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon

How to Store Leftovers

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.

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Brown Butter Glazed Radishes

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A fast and flavorful side that transforms radishes into something deeply savory, caramelized, and completely unexpected-with garlic, thyme, and nutty brown butter.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American, Californian

Calories: 115

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• ¾ pound Radishes ~1 bunch, trimmed and quartered
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• ⅓ cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 clove Garlic minced
• 1 sprig Thyme leaves removed
• ½ Lemon juiced (for serving)

Equipment

• Medium saucepan or sauté pan
• Wooden spoon or silicone spatula

Method

 

Cook the Radishes

1. In a medium saucepan, combine radishes, salt, and ⅓ cup water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until radishes are fork-tender and water has evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Brown the Butter + Glaze

1. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, and thyme leaves.
2. Toss radishes to coat as butter melts. Raise heat to medium and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter browns and radishes are golden and glazed.

Finish and Serve

1. Transfer to a serving plate and squeeze lemon juice over the top. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 2570mgPotassium: 819mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg

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