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Roasted Zucchini and Radishes

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(15)

Radishes, when roasted, lose their bite and perfectly complement the mellow sweetness of cooked zucchini.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    55 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds zucchini
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 bunches large radishes (2 1/4 lb total with greens), greens discarded

Special Equipment

2 large (17- by 11-inch) shallow baking pans

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven, then put baking pans on racks and preheat oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with 1/4 cup oil, teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Halve radishes lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with remaining 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in another large bowl. Working quickly, spread zucchini in pan on lower rack and radishes in pan on upper rack.

    Step 3

    Roast vegetables, without stirring, until lightly browned and tender, 20 to 30 minutes, then toss together in a large bowl.

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