This side dish only has 1 gram net carbs in each serving! Sauteed radishes are the perfect substitute for potatoes on keto.
Are Radishes Keto
Yes, radishes are fantastically low in carbs. They are high in water. so the carbs are low. There is just one gram of net carbs per cup.
This recipe doesn’t include any sugar or carbohydrate ingredients. It just has more fats (olive oil and butter) and herbs. It’s a very basic recipe that you change in a variety of different ways.
Keep reading and I’ll share some of my favorite recipe variations.
Low-Carb Radish Recipe
This recipe is really easy to memorize. You basically slice the radishes and sautee them with all of the ingredients. Since it’s so simple and basic, you have a lot of room for culinary creativity.
Add some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. If you love the flavor of thyme, add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary to the skillet too. They are naturally delicious together. You could also add some fresh minced garlic for more taste too.
Any of these changes will make it taste incredible without changing how many carbs it has.
Brown Butter Radishes
When you saute radishes in olive oil and butter, the radishes will have an earthy sweetness to them that olive oil alone won’t give it.
There is a way to make it dairy-free, if you need it. Instead of butter, use ghee or coconut oil. Ghee will have better flavor. It’s clarified, which removes all dairy proteins from it. Coconut oil can work too, or use avocado oil.
Here’s another tip: Slice the radishes evenly so they cook at the same rate. The easiest way to do this is to use a mandolin slicer or a food process.
Sauteed Radishes
Sauteed radishes are the perfect thing to add to your weekly meal plan. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
The radishes might soften a bit, so eat them as soon as possible to get the best results.
What To Eat With Radishes
Since radishes have such a strong flavor, it’s best to serve them with a milder meat like chicken or pork. Spatchcock chicken is filled with herbs and tastes incredible with earthy radishes.
For something with a stronger flavor, make some balsamic chicken thighs.
If you like pork, make some pork chops in tomato cream sauce. The pork chops come out juicy and zesty every single time. Slow cooker pork shoulder is sweeter and pulls apart easily.
Creamy keto ranch pork chops are a huge hit with kids! They are full of creamy flavors.
Low-Carb Brown Butter Sauteed Radishes Recipe
Here are the ingredients to make this keto brown butter sauteed radishes recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients:
Small radishes cut in half
Olive oil
Butter
Sprigs fresh thyme
Fresh lemon
Water
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil and 2 Tbsp. of butter in a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
Add in the radishes, thyme, lemon juice, water and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to medium low.
Simmer uncovered until the liquid is mostly gone, and the radishes are becoming tender. If the radishes are still not tender, add more water as needed until they are.
Mix in the remaining butter, and simmer until the butter had browned, and the radishes are lightly seared.
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Low-Carb Brown Butter Sauteed Radishes
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound Small Radishes cut in half
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 tbsp Butter divided
- 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- Squeeze of Fresh Lemon
- 1/3 cup Water
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and 2 Tbsp. of butter in a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Add in the radishes, thyme, lemon juice, water and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to medium low.
- Simmer uncovered until the liquid is mostly gone, and the radishes are becoming tender. If the radishes are still not tender, add more water as needed until they are.
- Mix in the remaining butter, and simmer until the butter had browned, and the radishes are lightly seared.
Notes
Net Carbs: 1 Net Carb Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Side Dishes
If you enjoyed this keto brown butter sauteed radishes recipe, here are some more low-carb side dish recipes you should try next!
