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A plate of grilled radishes with lime wedges and a bowl of creamy dip, served on a blue ceramic dish with cutlery and a plaid napkin in the background.

Grilled Radishes With Jalapeño Dipping Sauce

Chef Jenn
Grilled Radishes with Jalapeño Dipping Sauce are a bold, flavorful twist on a classic veggie. Lightly charred radishes gain a mellow, smoky flavor when grilled, perfectly balanced by a creamy, spicy jalapeño sauce. This unexpected side dish or appetizer is low-carb, keto-friendly, and bursting with flavor—ideal for cookouts or weeknight meals that need a kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the creamy cilantro dip

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup jalapeño finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon lime juice
  • pinch ground black pepper

For the grilled radishes

  • 20 radishes trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon liquid honey
  • pinch ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully combined.
  • Cover the dip and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to one day ahead.
  • Toss the halved radishes in a bowl with melted butter, lime juice, honey, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high and lightly grease the grates.
  • Arrange the radishes cut side down on the grill, close the lid, and cook for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until slightly charred and tender.
  • Sprinkle the grilled radishes with salt, then return to the bowl and toss before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use a grill basket if your radishes are small or you're worried they’ll fall through the grates.
  • Choose radishes that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
  • Taste your jalapeño before adding; you can always add less jalapeno if you want less heat.
  • Let the dip sit for 30 minutes minimum so the flavors come together.
  • Serve the dip cold. The contrast with the warm radishes is part of the magic

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 389mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword grilled radishes, jalapeño sauce, spicy dipping sauce, summer grilling
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