RADICCHIO GRILLED WITH OLIVE PASTE AND ANCHOVIES

Radicchio Grilled With Olive Paste and Anchovies image

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

4 Treviso radicchios or 2 to 4 small round radicchios, halved lengthwise, or 1 large round one, quartered
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more as needed
Coarse sea salt
black pepper
2 anchovy fillets or to taste, drained
2 tablespoons olive paste or tapenade

Steps:

Arrange the radicchio cut side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.
Prepare a grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Brush and oil the grate. Place the anchovies in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add the olive paste or tapenade and mix.
Arrange the radicchios on the grill cut side down slightly on the diagonal to the bars of the grill grate. Grill until lightly browned, 6 to 10 minutes, rotating each radicchio a little halfway through to create a crosshatch of grill marks. Baste with some of the marinade.
Turn the radicchios over. Spread each with a little anchovy and olive paste. Continue grilling and basting until a skewer or knife pierces the radicchio easily, about 3 minutes more.
Transfer to plates. Drizzle with a little fresh olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 343 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams