Roasted Balsamic Radicchio with Pancetta and Walnuts is a delicious Italian-style side dish that will delight radicchio lovers. Though radicchio is a bitter vegetable, its bitterness mellows when roasted or grilled. I like to drizzle a bit of high-quality balsamic vinegar and honey over roasted radicchio, which tones down its bitter taste, too. To top things off, I add caramelized shallots, a handful of toasted walnuts and crispy, salty pancetta.
The recipe uses just a few ingredients but packs plenty of flavors that will tempt all your taste buds. Serve this flavorful dish alongside any protein or pasta for an Italian-style dinner and enjoy!
To make the Roasted Balsamic Radicchio with Pancetta and Walnuts, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
On a rimmed baking sheet, combine 3 quartered heads radicchio, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper and toss to coat.
Roast for about 20 minutes or until wilted and slightly charred.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta, occasionally turning, until crispy and browned for about 10 minutes. Leave to drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and then crumble.
In the same pan, add sliced shallots and cook until soft and lightly browned for about 3 minutes.
Arrange the roasted radicchio on a platter. Sprinkle the crumbled pancetta, cooked shallots, and ¼ cup toasted walnuts over radicchio, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon each of balsamic vinegar and honey.
Garnish with thyme sprigs, if you wish, and serve.
Hearty and delicious, this Roasted Balsamic Radicchio with Pancetta and Walnuts recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think in the comments below.
Superb. I made this for my family's Sunday dinner, and they loved it. The radicchio was a hit, and the balsamic flavor was just perfect. Can't wait to make it again.
I made this dish for a family dinner last week. The kids loved it and even asked for seconds. The roasted radicchio paired perfectly with the pancetta. Simple and superb.
I made the Roasted Balsamic Radicchio with Pancetta for a family dinner last week. Everyone loved the flavors! The balsamic really balanced out the bitterness of the radicchio. It was easy to put together, and I added some extra walnuts. A new favorite side dish!
This dish's simplicity amazed me! Cooked it for a dinner party, and it was exceptional.
Superb! I made this for a family dinner and everyone loved it. The first time I cooked it, my wife was hesitant about radicchio, but after the first bite, she was hooked. The combination of sweetness from the balsamic and saltiness from the pancetta is divine!
Simply delightful dish! Made it for my wife’s birthday, everyone loved the flavour! The pancetta paired perfectly with the sweet balsamic.
So simple, love!
Tasty and so easy to make!
Delicious!
Simplicity shines bright. My wife and I prepared this for our anniversary dinner. The flavors blended perfectly, and it was easy to make. This is a keeper for sure.
I tried this Roasted Balsamic Radicchio with Pancetta for the first time during a family dinner. The blend of flavors was superb, and everyone loved it. It's simple to prepare, yet so impressive. I never thought radicchio could taste this good! Definatly a recipe I'll make again. Perfect for any occasion.
Incredibly tasty dish
Simply delightful flavors.
Absolutely loved this dish! Made it for me mates and they went wild. The pancetta and balsamic combo is just yum! Def my new fav side. Cheers for this recipe!
Really delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing recipe!
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