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Seasons/Availability
Radicchio is available year round with a peak season mid-winter to early spring.
Description/Taste
Radicchio, pronounced rahd-EEK-ee-o, produces dark, burgundy leaves with contrasting white ribs. This deep red, round vegetable resembles a small head of cabbage. Growing from orange to grapefruit size and easy-to-peel, the smooth, crisp leaves offer a bittersweet flavor.
Nutritional Value
Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, radicchio provides a source of fiber.
Applications
Cooking radicchio brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness but it can also be served fresh. Grill radicchio halves and combine with cooked white beans and balsamic vinaigrette. Use whole radicchio leaves as a cup or wrap, and fill with chicken salad or pasta salad. Grill radiccho halves, chop and toss with sliced pear and manchego cheese for a side salad. Cook chopped radicchio with onions, potatoes and stock, then puree into soup. Use as a substitute for Belgian endive or escarole. To store, keep dry and refrigerate for one to two weeks.
Geography/History
Dating back to the sixteenth century, there are two popular varieties include radicchio di Verona and radicchio di Treviso. A low-growing plant, radicchio is grown similar to head lettuce and requires a long cool season. Radicchio is grown in California, New Jersey, Mexico and Italy.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Radicchio. One
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Seasons/Availability
Radicchio is available year round with a peak season mid-winter to early spring.
Description/Taste
Radicchio, pronounced rahd-EEK-ee-o, produces dark, burgundy leaves with contrasting white ribs. This deep red, round vegetable resembles a small head of cabbage. Growing from orange to grapefruit size and easy-to-peel, the smooth, crisp leaves offer a bittersweet flavor.
Nutritional Value
Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, radicchio provides a source of fiber.
Applications
Cooking radicchio brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness but it can also be served fresh. Grill radicchio halves and combine with cooked white beans and balsamic vinaigrette. Use whole radicchio leaves as a cup or wrap, and fill with chicken salad or pasta salad. Grill radiccho halves, chop and toss with sliced pear and manchego cheese for a side salad. Cook chopped radicchio with onions, potatoes and stock, then puree into soup. Use as a substitute for Belgian endive or escarole. To store, keep dry and refrigerate for one to two weeks.
Geography/History
Dating back to the sixteenth century, there are two popular varieties include radicchio di Verona and radicchio di Treviso. A low-growing plant, radicchio is grown similar to head lettuce and requires a long cool season. Radicchio is grown in California, New Jersey, Mexico and Italy.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Toast Enoteca Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-269-4342 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Urbn Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Bice Ristorante | San Diego CA | 469-450-3519 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Radicchio. One
is easiest, three is harder.
