Grilled Radicchio Wedge Salad with Lentils, Honey & Spiced Walnuts
Grilled Radicchio Wedge Salad with Lentils, Honey & Spiced Walnuts might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 574 calories, 24g of protein, and 25g of fat each. A mixture of pecorino romano, wine vinegar, puy lentils, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the honey you could follow this main course with the Honey Gingerbread as a dessert. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Prepare the walnuts: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a bowl combine, honey, alpeppo pepper, tumeric and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir until well incorporated.
Pour half the honey mixture into a new bowl and set aside for the lentils.
Add the walnuts to the remaining honey and mix to coat the nuts well.
Spread the nuts onto a parchment lined baking sheet in as close to a single layer as possible.
Add the lentils to a medium saucepan, cover with about 2 inches of water, add the crushed red pepper flakes and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered 15-20 minutes, until tender but not yet mushy.
Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high (indirect heat).
Cut the whole radicchio head into 8 wedges.
Brush the grates or the grill pan with a little olive oil. Grill, cut side down, about 3 minutes per side.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with a little salt & pepper to taste.Arrange 2 wedges per person on 4 plates. Set a large spoonful of lentils alongside the wedges.
Garnish with reserved nuts, shaved pecorino romano and a drizzle of vinegar.
Serve warm or at room temperature.