Spring Roasted Radishes with Green Romesco
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the radishes
- 2 pounds of red radishes such as Cherry Belle or French breakfast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For green romesco sauce
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 small poblano peppers
- 1 green bell pepper
- ยผ cup greens spinach, fireweed shoots, or radish greens
- ยผ cup green herbs spruce tips or parsley
- ยฝ cup roasted pepitas or pumpkin seeds
- Juice from 1 lemon about 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Dash of smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the radishes
- Clean and cut radishes in half. Toss radish halves in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast at 400 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes. Top radishes with about half of the romesco sauce.
For green romesco sauce
- Roast garlic and peppers under broiler until blistered.
- Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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