Smashed Radishes with Jalapeño-Avocado Cottage Cheese Whip

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425. Place a sheet pan in the oven to heat while the oven preheats.

Step 2

Add the radishes to a medium bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Place the radishes cut-side down onto the sheet pan and roast for 20-23 minutes until fork tender.

Step 3

While the radishes roast, make the avocado-cottage cheese spread. Add the avocado, cottage cheese, parsley, oregano, garlic, jalapeño, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.

Step 4

Remove the radishes from the oven, then use a flat-bottomed cup or bowl to “smash” the radishes one at a time. After you have smashed them all, drain the liquid from the sheet pan then pat them dry with a paper towel. Removing the excess moisture is important for the radishes to brown.

Step 5

Add the melted butter to the sheet pan, then toss the radishes in the butter, spread them out, top each one with some thyme leaves and season with a bit more salt and pepper. Place back in the oven for 10-13 minutes, flipping halfway.

Step 6

Spread the to avocado-cottage cheese whip onto a plate, top with the arugula, then the radishes, lemon zest and pepitas.