Inexpensive, Mediterranean Diet, Sides

Sautéed Radishes with Bacon

Root vegetables cook and roast wonderfully. The natural sugar is caramelized to give them a delicious flavor. Toss in crunchy bacon and you get a wonderful dish. Try this on spinach salad. Or serve as a side with pork.

EQUIPMENT: cast iron skillet

Sautéed Radishes with Bacon

Recipe by Anna Stockel Difficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 slices smoked bacon, preferably homemade or from the butcher’s counter

  • 2 bunches radishes, quartered, halved or whole so they are all the same size; reserve greens for oven roasting or salads

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic from a jar

  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 tablespoon organic, unsalted butter

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice

Directions

  • Cook bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp.
  • Use a fish flipper to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Cut bacon into small squares.
  • Add radishes to the pan, cut sides down. Cook undisturbed until slightly charred on one side. Continue to cook stirring until brown on all sides.
  • Add garlic, salt and pepper. Stir until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in thyme, lemon juice, and cut bacon.
  • Serve immediately.

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