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Polenta Al Radicchio Ai Ferri (polenta & Grilled Radicchi

Polenta Al Radicchio Ai Ferri (polenta & Grilled Radicchi is an appetizers italian vegetarian recipe made with Md Head Radicchio and Olive Oil Salt & Pepper Vinegar. Serves 8. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 1
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat a broiler or fire up a grill.

2. 2

   Cut the cooled polenta into 1 1/2" X 3" rectangles & brush lightly with olive oil.

3. 3

   To grill, cook the polenta until it is lightly crispy & marked with the characteristic brown stripes on both sides.

4. 4

   To broil, set thepolenta on a broiler pan about 4" from the heat & broil, turning once, until the slices are golden & slightly crisp at the edges.

5. 5

   Remove & set on a platter.

6. 6

   While the polenta is broiling, discard any bruised outside leaves of the radicchio, cut it in half lengthwise & then cut into quarters.

7. 7

   Wash & dry each piece carefully.

8. 8

   Drizzle half the olive oil over the radicchio & season with salt & pepper.

9. 9

   Set on an oiled broiler or on the barbecue.

10. 10

    As the radicchio begins to soften & darken in colour, turn it to broil evenly.

11. 11

    Using your fingers or a knife, tear or cut the grilled radicchio into small pieces.

12. 12

    Arrange over the polenta & drizzle with the rest of the olive oil & vinegar if you desire.

13. 13

    Taste for salt.

14. 14

    Add freshly ground pepper & serve hot or at rom temperature.