Crispy Radish Toast Recipe Easy Homemade French Bistro Snack
A quick and easy French bistro-inspired snack featuring crispy toasted bread topped with creamy herbed butter and crunchy radish slices. Perfect for a light, fresh bite that impresses every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 medium radishes, washed and thinly sliced
- 1 small baguette or equivalent rustic loaf, sliced about ½ inch thick
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- Zest from half a lemon
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: drizzle of good-quality extra virgin olive oil for brushing the bread before toasting
Instructions
- Prepare the herbed butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with chopped parsley, chives, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until herbs are evenly distributed. Season lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Slice the radishes as thinly as possible (about 1/8 inch thick). Place in a bowl and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and black pepper. Toss gently and let rest.
- Toast the bread: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Optionally brush bread slices lightly with olive oil on both sides. Cook slices until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Alternatively, toast in a toaster or oven until crisp and golden.
- Assemble the toast: Spread a generous layer of herbed butter over each warm toast slice. Arrange the seasoned radish slices evenly on top. Sprinkle a little more fresh black pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herb sprigs.
Notes
Use fresh radishes for best crunch. Thinly slice radishes to balance peppery bite. Soften butter to room temperature for easy spreading. Watch bread carefully while toasting to avoid burning. For vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based spread and use gluten-free bread. Herbed butter flavor deepens if made a few hours ahead and chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of radish to
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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