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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Side Dishes

    Roasted Radishes with Pesto Pasta By Oh My Veggies.com

    Published: Jun 8, 2015 · by Nicole · Updated: Feb 13, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    My husband and I run a small CSA farm, meaning we supply 40 families with a box of seasonal produce every week. CSAs are a great way for people to support local farmers and a wonderful way to ensure you're truly eating local produce—usually grown organically from farmers you get to meet and know by name. It really is a beautiful thing!

    With that being said, eating seasonal produce typically means that folks receive certain vegetables regularly in their boxes and one of my missions is to make sure our customers continue to stay inspired in their kitchens. Radishes, a quintessential spring food, are a good example of a vegetable that our members get a lot of. They are great when sliced thin and tossed in salads, or served with a piece of toasted bread that's been spread with butter and salt. They have a lovely peppery bite and I adore eating them straight out of the ground with a little dirt still still on them. With that being said, sometimes it's nice to try something new, and roasting is a great way to prepare this lovely spring vegetable.

    Roasted Radish Pasta OMVAnother great thing about radishes.....their leaves are edible! Not only edible, but delicious. They have a mild flavor that is a cross between watercress and nettles. It's important to note that the really large radish leaves can be a bit tough and slightly bitter, so make sure to grab fresh radishes with tender greens.  I love encouraging folks to eat the whole plant; this Roasted Radish and Radish Leaf Pesto Pasta is a lovely way to celebrate the flavors of the season.

    I hope you all enjoy this simple meal as much as we do. Feel free to use a variety of radishes here. We chose traditional round radishes with a few French Breakfast radishes just for the heck of it. Regardless of what varieties you pick up, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how flavorful this meal is.

    Roasted Radish Pasta with Radish Leaf Pesto

    A light and zesty pasta bursting with spring flavors
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: Roasted Radish Pasta, Roasted Radish Pasta with Radish Leaf Pesto, vegetarian pasta recipe
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 1305kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • Pesto
    • 2 cups lightly packed radish leaves from about 1 large bunch, tough stems removed
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cup almonds
    • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil + more to thin if necessary
    • Roasted Radishes
    • 1 ½ cups radishes sliced in half and stems removed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • pinch of salt
    • pinch of pepper
    • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
    • Grated parmesan cheese for topping
    • Microgreens for topping
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    Instructions

    • Prepare the pesto by combining all the ingredients, except the oil, in a food processor. Begin processing and with the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until smooth. Taste test and adjust seasonings if need be. Set aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Toss the radishes with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a parchment-covered baking sheet and roast in the oven until crisp-tender and lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Toss halfway through cooking.
    • Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving one cup of cooking liquid. Toss the pasta in a bowl with the pesto and roasted radishes. If need be, add the cooking liquid a little at a time if the pasta mixture is dry. Serve with grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and a few micro greens.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4gCalories: 1305kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 51gFat: 79gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 49gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1300mgPotassium: 1024mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 214mgCalcium: 1170mgIron: 8mg
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    1. Jayme says

      June 08, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      What a unique pasta dish, can't wait to try it out!

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    2. Millie | Add A Little says

      June 09, 2015 at 12:58 am

      I love how fresh and light this pasta looks and the colours are beautiful!

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