Grilled Radicchio with Walnuts

Radicchio is a deliciously bitter vegetable that can be served fresh or cooked. Grilling radicchio with an orange balsamic vinaigrette as it lightly browns over the flame is one of my favorite vegan grilled recipes. Walnuts adds healthy fats and a delectable crunch to this healthy vegan side dish.
Radicchio is a deliciously bitter vegetable that can be served fresh or cooked. Grilling radicchio with an orange balsamic vinaigrette as it lightly browns over the flame is one of my favorite vegan grilled recipes. Walnuts adds healthy fats and a delectable crunch to this healthy vegan side dish.

Grilled Radicchio with Walnuts

Serves 4

Ingredients:

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• 1 large head radicchio

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• 1 orange, halved

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• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions:

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1. Heat grill to medium heat.

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2. Peel the very outer leaves from radicchio. Quarter the radicchio lengthwise through the core so quarters hold together.

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3. Squeeze juice from half of the orange into a small bowl. Whisk in balsamic and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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4. Brush radicchio with orange juice mixture. Place on the grill and grill for 1 to 2 minutes.

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5. Flip and brush with orange juice mixture. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes.

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6. Continue to grill until radicchio is wilted and lightly browned.

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7. Transfer to a plate. Add walnuts to remaining orange juice mixture and toss to coat.

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8. Scatter walnuts over radicchio. Cut remaining half of orange into slices and serve with radicchio.

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