This recipe with inspired by a great pile of radishes that my mother had left over after a Passover seder. It is my family’s custom to dip a radish into salt water during “karpas” and there were lots remaining this particular year. I had read something about roasting radishes and, while I wasn’t hopeful, I reasoned it couldn’t hurt to try. Wow!! What a transformation. The radishes completely lost their sharpness, turning into a mellow, earthy, not to mention gorgeous side dish. Now we buy extra radishes on purpose… all year long.

Roasted radishes can be a great addition to any leafy salad or stir fry. Don’t hesitate to serve them as a delicious side dish on their own.