Looking for new ways to use radishes? How about this keto-friendly, plant-based “faux-tato” recipe? Keto dieters tend to avoid starchy vegetables, like potatoes. This radish recipe, which is prepared similarly to sautéed potatoes (think home fries), can fill the void!
Sautéed radishes offer a mild pepper flavor that pairs well with the fresh hints of lemon juice, Italian herbs and red onion. It’s a quick and easy side dish that’s ready in 15 minutes.
Zesty Radish & Spinach Sauté (Keto & Vegan)
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 93 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1.5 lb. radishes about 3 bunches, save leafy tops for another recipe
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 6 oz. baby spinach
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 Tbsp. flat-leaf Italian parsley chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Use paring knife to trim the stem and root ends from the radishes. Slice into quarters and transfer to medium bowl.
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In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté radishes and onion for 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
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Season with salt and pepper, then stir in spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
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Spoon radishes into large serving bowl and stir in lemon juice. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Zesty Radish & Spinach Sauté (Keto & Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 93
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 178mg7%
Potassium 563mg16%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 3452IU69%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.