Grilled Radicchio, Pumpkin and Green Onions
4 servings
30 minutes
This bright and fragrant Italian grilled recipe combines the bitter taste of radicchio, the sweetness of pumpkin, and the freshness of green onions. Grilling gives the vegetables a light caramelization, revealing their natural flavors and creating an appetizing texture. Radicchio, popular in Italian cuisine, is known for its spicy bitterness that pairs wonderfully with tender zucchini and pumpkin. Olive oil and freshly ground pepper add expressiveness, while lemon juice finishes the dish with a refreshing tang. This recipe is perfect for summer barbecues as well as cozy home dinners, complementing meat and fish dishes or serving as a standalone nutritious side. Its simplicity makes it an excellent option for those who appreciate rich flavor with minimal effort in the kitchen.
1
Preheat the grill or barbecue.
2
Cut radicchio into pieces, pumpkin into circles, zucchini into large circles, and green onion in half. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Radicchio salad: 600 g
- Pumpkin Squash: 1 piece
- Young zucchini: 2 pieces
- Green onion with bulb: 1 bunch
- Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
Place the vegetables on the grill and cook until soft and slightly charred: green onions for about 3 minutes, pumpkin and zucchini for 4-5 minutes, radicchio for 10 minutes. Turn the vegetables constantly.
4
Place the vegetables on a plate and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Lemon: 1 piece