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Roasted Radishes With Radish Greens
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Directions:
1. Heat oven to 500 F. While heating, trim radishes and wash greens. Pat both dry using a paper towel. 2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over high heat until shimmering. Season radishes with salt and pepper, add to skillet, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer entire skillet to oven rack and roast for 15 minutes. 3. Once removed from oven, return skillet to stove. Over medium heat, stir in butter and add greens. Cook until they are wilted, about 2 minutes. 4. Finish with lemon juice and additional salt if desired. Serve immediately.
Radishes start showing up in droves during the spring and summer months, but all too often we only eat the bulbs raw on salads and discard the greens. This recipes bucks both of those trends, with the radishes being roasted alongside their green tops.
Ingredients:
RAINBOW EASTER PRANK PASSOVER FOOL
SHOWERS TAURUS HOAX SPRING BUTTERFLY
DANDELION MISCHIEF
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3 bunches radishes with greens attached 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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