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Pistachio Pesto Roasted Radishes

Pistachio Pesto Roasted Radishes

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Radishes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 4 cups radishes trimmed and cut into small pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup raw pistachio nuts
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the radish pieces on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat.
  3. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
    Roasted radishes
  4. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Place the basil, pistachio nuts, and parmesan cheese in a food processor or blender.
  6. Puree until combined.
  7. drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until smooth.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Blend in the sugar.
  10. Transfer the baked radishes to a serving bowl.
  11. Scrape the pesto into the bowl with the warm radishes and toss to coat.
  12. Garnish with extra herbs, extra pistachios and serve immediately.