Perfectly Grilled Radicchio

Name: Perfectly Grilled Radicchio
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 3 Tbsps fresh thyme leaves; 12 garlic cloves, minced; 454 grams mozzarella, cut into 16 pieces; 473 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 4 heads radicchio; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 8 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Perfectly Grilled Radicchio requires approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 275 calories, 15g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. It works well as a main course. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. A mixture of balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the balsamic vinegar you could follow this main course with the Skinny Strawberry Ice Cream as a dessert. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Perfectly Grilled Radicchio, Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob, and Perfectly Grilled Pork Tenderloin.

Instructions

Cut the radicchio in quarters lengthwise, being sure to keep some of the stem attached to each quarter. Trim off any dark bits of stem. Submerge the radicchio quarters in ice water for 1 hour to remove some bitterness. Put a plate on top of the radicchio to keep them under water.

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In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the mozzarella.

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Mix well.

Prepare a hot fire in your grill, or heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.

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Drain the radicchio and place them on paper towels to absorb remaining water. Open up the leaves and spoon the olive oil mixture inside.

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Place the radicchio quarters on a baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.

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Grill the radicchio until browned on the outside but still raw in the center, 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Be careful, as the oil mixture may flame up.

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