ingredients

Radicchio

800 gr

Extra virgin olive oil

4-5 tbsp

Grated Parmesan cheese

30 gr

Sea salt

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baby

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Baked radicchio is a simple and tasty side dish , ideal to accompany meat or fish main courses, but also fresh and creamy cheeses to be completed with a few slices of warm, freshly toasted bread. An easy and cheap recipe, excellent for any family lunch or dinner with friends.

For our preparation we used  Chioggia radicchio , a winter vegetable typical of the Veneto region, which is characterized by its rounded head, crunchy texture and sweet but slightly bitter flavour. Here it is cut into wedges, placed in a baking dish, dressed with extra virgin olive oil, grated Parmesan, salt and pepper, then cooked in the oven until it is golden brown on the surface.

The result is a tasty and very appetizing dish , which can also be enriched with a drop of balsamic vinegar or a drizzle of honey , which goes well with the bitter aftertaste of radicchio. If you prefer, you can also choose radicchio from Treviso , with an elongated shape and an unmistakable wine colour.

Find out how to make baked radicchio by following the procedure and advice step by step. Also try the grilled radicchio , radicchio rolls and Treviso red radicchio risotto .

How to prepare baked radicchio

Step 1

Cut the head of radicchio into several parts1. To mitigate the bitter aftertaste, you can soak it in water acidulated with vinegar or lemon juice for half an hour.

Step 2

Wash it well and then drain it2.

Step 3

Place it on a tea towel to remove excess water3.

Step 4

Place the radicchio on a baking tray lined with a sheet of parchment paper4.

Step 5

Put it in such a way that it does not overlap5.

Step 6

Season it with a drizzle of oil6.

Step 7

Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan7.

Step 8

Season with a pinch of salt8.

Step 9

Perfume with a grind of pepper9and cook in a preheated oven at 180°C for a quarter of an hour.

Step 10

Take the radicchio out of the oven when it’s not golden on the surface10.

Step 11

Once ready, you can serve it as a side dish by adding another drizzle of oil if you like11.

Advise

You can enrich the baked radicchio by adding other ingredients: flaked almonds, walnut kernels and breadcrumbs, to obtain a nice gratin, or even diced provola, scamorza or asiago, for an irresistible stringy effect.

storage

Baked radicchio can be stored for 2 days in the refrigerator, closed in a special airtight container.