Prep the radishes by removing tops and roots. Slice in half lengthwise and set aside.
In a skillet, heat butter over medium low heat. Add in scallions and let cook until beginning to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the radishes, thyme, and salt to the scallions. Cover and let cook, stirring once or twice, until radishes are tender but still have a bit of crispness to them, 5-6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
While radishes cook, poach eggs. I find I have the best luck with this technique. If you don't like runny eggs, this would also be great with scrambled or hardboiled.
To serve, place toast on two plates, divide radish mixture, and top each with a poached egg.
Reviews
Christopher on 2018-06-07 (5 stars): Great breakfast dish that is filling and healthy. This was quick and easy to make. Thanks!
Rosie on 2020-03-25 (5 stars): I want you to know that this is such a memorable dish for me. I woke up craving radishes (no apparent reason for this). I knew my husband wouldn’t eat raw radishes for breakfast. I didn’t know if I should bake... anyway, I googled Breakfast Radishes and 💥 I find your blog and this recipe!! Thank you! This will become a regular in our home.
John on 2023-01-30 (5 stars): A Sunday trip to the farmer’s market and then an awesomely different flavor for Monday breakfast. Thank you.
I used scrambled instead of poached and will do so again tomorrow morning but this time will not set mixture on top of toast (rye); fork in right hand and toast in left.
Kind regards
b on 2023-04-22 (4 stars): i found this recipe delicious!!! i had never cooked radishes before & was pleasantly surprised at the change in flavor. in the times i've made this, the only thing i change is when to cook the scallions. i add them at the end of cooking the radishes to they retain more of the fresh flavor & not be over cooked.
Joanna on 2023-05-09 (5 stars): Just made this. Very delicious and now I know how to eat all these French breakfast radishes we planted. The radish mixture was good enough to eat alone as a side dish or to top a salad. Very tasty.
Phil on 2024-12-29 (4 stars): We had some breakfast radishes that needed to be dealt with, so I used this recipe. I subbed dry oregano for the thyme (by necessity), sliced them longways (like the recipe) and fried them uncovered with the innards down. I added a bit more salt (no eggs) and they turned into an amazing snack. YAY
They're so delicate. I can see how the fresh thyme could be better, but I can also see how crazy stuff like cumin, pepper, coriander could be great as well.
