June 17, 2021

Grilled Radicchio with Honeyed Almonds, Balsamic, and Parmesan

Grilled Radicchio with Honeyed Almonds, Balsamic, and Parmesan is typical of Italian cooking…using a few simple quality ingredients with the focus on flavor. Radicchio is gorgeous with its vibrant purples, pinks, and whites and while radicchio is the star in this recipe it has a stellar supporting cast of honeyed almonds, balsamic syrup and parmesan.

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Base Ingredients

radicchio, almonds, honey, parmesan, balsamic syrup

Organize all of the ingredients for the recipe – one head of radicchio, sliced almonds, honey, balsamic syrup (glaze), and parmesan.

Cutting Radicchio into Wedges

Slice radicchio into four wedges (leaving the core intact). Brush the cut side of the wedges with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

Grilling Radicchio

Heat the grill to medium-high and place radicchio wedges cut-side down, 1-2 minutes per side until edges are browned. Transfer to a platter and allow to cool.

Making Honeyed Almonds

Toast almonds in a 350 degree oven on a parchment-lined (or foil sprayed with a non-stick oil) tray for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and toasted. Then drizzle honey onto almonds and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Let cool.

Grilled Radicchio with Honeyed Almonds, Balsamic, and Parmesan

Before serving, scatter honeyed almonds on top and then drizzle on balsamic syrup. Finish with parmesan cheese and serve.

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Grilled Radicchio with Honeyed Almonds, Balsamic, and Parmesan

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: almonds, Balsamic Syrup, gluten free, honey, parmesan, radicchio, Trader Joe’s

Servings: 4 wedges

Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

1 radicchio large, vibrant purple, & firm/heavy
olive oil for grilling radicchio
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to season radicchio
1/4 cup raw almond slices
1 tablespoon honey your favorite kind
balsamic syrup (also known as Glaze or Blaze) in a bottle from your grocery store, I use Trader Joe’s brand or make your own*
1-2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated with a zester or pre-grated

Instructions

Radicchio

Remove any wilted/damaged outer leaves. Slice radicchio into four wedges (leaving the core intact). Brush cut sides of the wedges with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Heat the grill to medium-high and place radicchio wedges cut-side down, 1-2 minutes per side until edges are browned. Transfer to a platter and allow to cool.

Honeyed Almonds

Toast almonds in a 350 degree oven on a parchment-lined (or foil sprayed with a non-stick oil) tray for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and toasted. Then drizzle honey on almonds and toast for an additional 2-3 minutes. Let cool.

Assembly

Before serving, sprinkle honeyed almonds on top and then drizzle balsamic syrup. Finish with parmesan cheese and serve.

Notes

*To make your own Balsamic Syrup, combine 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat and simmer until the vinegar has reduced, uncovered, by more than half (roughly 1/4 cup), or until the vinegar has thickened considerably. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.

Cut radicchio into wedges right before grilling. If you cut in advance it will oxidize and bruise.

To remove additional bitterness from radicchio, slice the radicchio into wedges and allow to sit in an ice water bath for 1-2 hours in the fridge. Before grilling, pat the radicchio completely dry.

Toasted almonds can easily be used in place of honeyed almonds.

If you’re not an almond fan, use your favorite nut.

Recipe from A Beautiful Plate and modified by me.

If you like this recipe, you may also like these other GFchow recipes. Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions, Grilled Zucchini & Squash with Cheese Crumbles, Pine Nuts, and Truffle Honey, and Sauteed Broccolini with Caramelized Leeks.

GLUTEN FREE DISCLAIMER

The recipes you find here are considered by me to be gluten free. However, it is up to you to make sure the ingredients you use are gluten free. Whenever possible, I will list specific brands of ingredients that I use, but always be sure to check the labels yourself to verify the item is gluten free.