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A black bowl filled with roasted radishes, showing a mix of red, pink, and golden brown pieces, glistening with seasoning and slightly caramelized edges.

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
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Californian
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Notes

Storage: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a small pat of butter to bring the glaze back to life, the microwave will just make them mushy.

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