Radishes get written off as a garnish, which is a shame because roasting them completely changes the game. The peppery bite mellows into something sweet and almost nutty, and you still get all the fiber that raw radishes bring to feed your gut bacteria. Butter and thyme just make it feel like more than it is.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches radishes, halved
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh thyme, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Toss radishes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- Toss with melted butter and fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 95 |
| Total fat | 8g |
| Total carbohydrates | 5g |
| Dietary fiber | 2g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Sodium | 90mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Radishes are a cruciferous vegetable containing glucosinolates, plant compounds that gut bacteria convert into isothiocyanates, which support a healthy gut lining. They also provide fiber that resists digestion in the small intestine and reaches the colon intact, where it becomes food for beneficial bacteria.
Roasted radishes: still a vegetable, somehow tastes like a treat. Try the same treatment on our Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan, or see how a low-carb approach can work for your gut.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
