Recipe: Sautéed Radicchio & Other Bitters
SAUTÉEING BITTER GREENS LIKE RADICCHIO MAKES THEM MORE PALATABLE
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘The Bitter Tastes of Spring‘.
Simple, healthy, and a great way to start a meal, use just radicchio or a combination of radicchio and other bitter greens in this recipe. (Makes 4 servings.)
Ingredients
- 4 heads radicchio
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- 4 Tbsp grated Gorgonzola cheese, optional
1) Rinse, core and quarter each head of radicchio, set aside to drain.
2) In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook garlic just until lightly brown. Stir in radicchio and lemon juice; cook, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes, or until liquid evaporates. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
3) Sprinkle one tablespoon grated Gorgonzola over each serving, serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
