Roast Radishes

I love eating local food in season. One food in season in April in Ireland is radishes. They are colourful and have a bitter taste. They are delicious in salads and are often served as a crudite before a meal to assist with the production of digestive juices.

However, have you ever tried roast radishes? The flavour changes and they loose the bitter taste and make for a delicious side dish. Here is my recipe for roast radishes!

Ingredients:

2-3 bunches radishes, trimmed and halved
2 Tbsp Olive oil
2 tsp. thyme, fresh or dried
Pepper and salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan (optional)

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Sprinkle the olive oil, seasoning and herbs over the halved radishes.
3. Place them on the roasting tray, cut side down.
4. Roast in the oven for 20 mins until tender and slightly crispy on the outside.
5. Sprinkle with parmesan if using and return to oven for 5 mins.
6. Serve immediately.