HealthNotes

Grilled Radicchio

Ingredients

• 2 whole heads of radicchio

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• 2 Tbs fresh basil, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)

• Basil leaves for garnish

Bitter radicchio mellows as it cooks with a garlicky marinade, but it keeps its distinctive bite. Delicious with grilled fish or marinated, grilled tofu. It also works a first course for a fancy meal.

Directions

• Cut radicchio heads into quarters, and place in a shallow dish.
• Place remaining ingredients (except for basil for garnish) into a small dish. Pour over radicchio quarters. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
• Preheat charcoal or gas grill.
• Place each quarter of radicchio on grill and cook, turning with tongs. The radicchio will wilt somewhat, and turn brown at the edges.
• Remove from heat and pour remaining marinade over the wilted and slightly browned radicchio. Arrange basil leaves in an attractive pattern around the radicchio.