Roasted Balsamic Radicchio with Pancetta

Delicious Italian Side Dish
Delicious Italian Side Dish
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Ingredients

3 heads Radicchio medium, quartered
2 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
1 tbsp Fresh thyme chopped
½ tsp Kosher Salt
½ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
2 oz Pancetta thinly sliced, or unsmoked bacon
1 Shallots large, thinly sliced
¼ cup Walnuts chopped, toasted
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Honey
few sprigs Fresh thyme optional

Nutritional information

96
Calories
7.3g
Fat
6g
Carbohydrates
2g
Protein
5mg
Cholesterol
192mg
Sodium
Ingredients

Roasted Balsamic Radicchio with Pancetta

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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:

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Steps to make Roasted Balsamic Radicchio with Pancetta

1

Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

2

Prepare radicchio for roasting

1

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.

3

Roast

20

Roast for about 20 minutes or until wilted and slightly charred.

4

Cook pancetta

10

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.

5

Cook shallots

3

In the same pan, add sliced shallots and cook until soft and lightly browned for about 3 minutes.

6

Assemble salad

2

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.

7

Serve

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.

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

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Athina

Really delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing recipe!

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