Roasted Radishes & Plump Sardines Over Kale

Cuisine:

American

Fish Type:

Meal Type:

Dinner

Time:

10 minutes

Superfoods, Unite!

What happens when you combine superfoods? You get something that's as healthy as can be and incomparably delicious. This rustic kale, radish, and sardine bowl turns a tin of sardines into a full, flavorful meal. Sweet roasted radishes, garlicky greens, and rich olive oil from the tin make this one feel both cozy and a little fancy.

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We used Siesta Co Sardines from our September 2025 Box--the oil and flavor profile is just perfect for this recipe--but we encourage you try other sardines as well!

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Ingredients

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1 small bunch radishes, halved
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salt & black pepper
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4 cups collard greens or kale, sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tin sardines (in olive oil)
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Lemon wedge
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Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)

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Kale and Sardine Instructions
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Roast the radishes:
Toss halved radishes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 20 minutes until golden and caramelized underneath.
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Sauté the greens:
Warm a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add greens, salt lightly, and cook until just wilted and still vibrant. Careful! The greens cook down fast.
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Assemble:
- Spoon the garlicky greens into a shallow bowl.
- Add roasted radishes over top.
- Gently lift sardines from the tin and nestle them in.
- Drizzle the tin’s olive oil over everything.
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Finish:
Squeeze fresh lemon across the bowl and scatter herbs before serving.