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Grilled Radicchio # 2

Delicious combination of flavours with a little added heat + bright citrus notes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 heads radicchio
  • 3 tablespoon 45 mL extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon 2 mL pepper, freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon 2 mL sea salt or salt
  • 1 tablespoon 15 mL balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or your preference)
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves skinned, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Sprinkle of orange peel finely grated
  • ½ cup Romano or Parmesan cheese 'shavings'

Instructions

  1. Leaving the core intact, cut each radicchio in halves or quarters if large heads.
  2. Brush with half of the oil.
  3. Sprinkle with half of the sea salt and half of the freshly ground pepper.
  4. Grill the radicchio on high heat, uncovered, turning often.
  5. The colour will change and ideally a nice 'char' will form around the edges.
  6. Remove and set aside.
  7. Whisk all but the cheese with the remaining olive oil.
  8. Toss radicchio pieces in a bowl.
  9. Marinate for 10-15 minutes. Drain and reserve marinade
  10. Top with shavings of Pecorino Romano or Parmesan.

Recipe Notes

Omit the cheese and this dish works with #Paleo + #Whole 30 + #Vegan lifestyles