Roasted Radishes with Vanilla Salt and Basil

Radishes are one of my favorite vegetables. Something about them is so satisfying. Maybe the crunchiness or the slight bitterness? Bitter & spicy foods are always more fun to eat. for me, anyway!

One of my favorite ways to serve radishes is on an appetizer platter. Here is my “go to” radish platter ingredient list. Great for evenings when you still feel too full from your late lunch!

Over the weekend I discovered that you can ROAST radishes. Ha! Am I the only one that never knew this? Check out this yummy recipe via Home Skillet Cooking (it looks fantastic!):

Roasted Radishes with Vanilla Salt and Basil
2 bunches radishes, halved
1/2 teaspoon vanilla salt*
1-2 tablespoons walnut oil

1/2 cup basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon walnut oil

*Vanilla Salt
1 cup kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, split in half

Instructions
*For the Vanilla Salt: Place in an airtight container, and leave to mingle for a couple days before using.

For the basil orange mixture: Pulse in a food processor until blended.

Coat the radishes in walnut oil and vanilla salt. Roast at 425 for about 30 minutes, until they have some caramelization and have softened.

Coat with the basil and orange mixture.