Perfectly Grilled Radicchio

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
27%
Perfectly Grilled Radicchio
90 min.
8
323kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 3 tablespoons thyme leaves fresh
  • 12  garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese cut into 16 pieces
  • 2 cups olive oil extra-virgin
  • 4 heads radicchio thinly 
  • 2 teaspoons pepper flakes red crushed
  • 8 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the mozzarella.
  3. Mix well.
  4. Prepare a hot fire in your grill, or heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Drain the radicchio and place them on paper towels to absorb remaining water. Open up the leaves and spoon the olive oil mixture inside.
  6. Place the radicchio quarters on a baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  7. 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.
  8. When the radicchio begins to brown, pull from the grill, open up a section of each portion and place a slice of mozzarella inside.
  9. Place quarters back onto the sheet pan and place the pan directly on the grill for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  10. Drizzle any leftover dressing over the top of the grilled radicchio and serve warm.
  11. If making radicchio in advance: Before the party, have the radicchio drained and marinated in the vinaigrette in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories323kcal
Protein18.54%
Fat65.95%
Carbs15.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23
Glycemic Load
2.25
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.643043362576%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
177.79mg
Delphinidin
10.75mg
Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
54.42mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
44.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:322.81kcal
16.14%
Fat:23.96g
36.87%
Saturated Fat:9.06g
56.63%
Carbohydrates:12.67g
4.22%
Net Carbohydrates:10.75g
3.91%
Sugar:3.89g
4.32%
Cholesterol:44.79mg
14.93%
Sodium:399.41mg
17.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.16g
30.32%
Vitamin K:365.57µg
348.17%
Calcium:338.21mg
33.82%
Vitamin E:5.02mg
33.48%
Phosphorus:271.07mg
27.11%
Copper:0.52mg
26.11%
Folate:89.44µg
22.36%
Vitamin B12:1.29µg
21.55%
Vitamin C:16.81mg
20.38%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.64%
Zinc:2.66mg
17.73%
Selenium:11.64µg
16.64%
Potassium:528.96mg
15.11%
Vitamin A:695IU
13.9%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.05%
Iron:1.85mg
10.3%
Magnesium:37.69mg
9.42%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.82%
Fiber:1.92g
7.69%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.4%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.77%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%