Module 15 · Small Plates
Butter-Braised Radishes with Their Greens
Butter-Braised Radishes with Their Greens is a keto side dish with 3.4 g net carbs, 2 g protein and 12 g fat per serving (130 kcal). It serves 2 and takes 15 minutes in total.
Radishes simmered in butter until sweet, glossy and tender, with their peppery leaves wilted in at the end: the most surprising side dish in the kitchen.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: milk. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 2 servings · Active time: 5 min · Total time: 15 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Energy | 130 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 300 g organic radishes with leaves, halved
- 60 g radish leaves, washed
- 30 g organic butter
- 80 ml water
- 1 tsp organic lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp organic chives or dill
Step-by-step method
- Put the radishes, butter, water and salt in a pan. Cover and simmer 8 minutes.
- Uncover and boil until the liquid becomes a glaze, 2–3 minutes.
- Fold in the leaves until wilted, add lemon juice and herbs.
Chef’s tips
- Use the freshest leaves you can find; yellow ones go in the compost.
Variations
- Add a spoonful of miso to the butter.
- Use small turnips with their tops.
Storage
Best freshly made.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Butter-Braised Radishes with Their Greens?
One serving has 3.4 g net carbohydrates, 2 g protein and 12 g fat (130 kcal). The recipe makes 2 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Butter-Braised Radishes with Their Greens ahead, store or freeze it?
Best freshly made.
Which allergens are in Butter-Braised Radishes with Their Greens?
It contains milk, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Butter-Braised Radishes with Their Greens vegetarian?
Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.
Can I vary Butter-Braised Radishes with Their Greens?
Yes. Add a spoonful of miso to the butter. Use small turnips with their tops.