Grilled radicchio
The bitterness of the leaf is offset by the sweet balsamic for a lovely light side dish. Radicchio doesn't appear in the veg boxes more than a couple of times a year but if you're lucky enough to get it, try this recipe with grilled fish or some creamy buffalo mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1 radicchio head
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tbsp marjoram, chopped
- salt and pepper
Method
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Step 1
Remove the outer leaves of the radicchio, halve it and then slice it into wedges about 1.5 cm thick, keeping the leaves joined at the core in each wedge.
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Step 2
Whisk together all the remaining ingredients in a shallow bowl to make a dressing.
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Step 3
Heat a ridged grill pan (or a barbecue), then grill the radicchio wedges until brown on both sides. As you remove the wedges from the griddle, place them straight in the dressing and mix well.