Radicchio boats with warm lemon cauliflower cream, sautéed grapes, and toasted almonds
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Radicchio boats with warm lemon cauliflower cream, sautéed grapes, and toasted almonds

An original, elegant appetizer: crisp radicchio leaves filled with a warm, silky lemon cauliflower cream, topped with sautéed grapes, toasted almonds, and a touch of chives. It balances bitterness, sweetness, and crunch in one bite.

20 minPrep
15 minCook
35 minTotal
8Servings
VegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

Adjust servings
8
  • 16 hojas grandes 1 cabeza medium radicchio (separadas and lavadas)
  • 300 g cauliflower (en floretes small)
  • 120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
  • 22 ml olive oil (divided)
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 unit lemon (1 tbsp de jugo)
  • 4 g salt (or to taste)
  • 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 120 g red grapes (cut por the mitad)
  • 25 g sliced almonds (tostadas)
  • 5 ml honey (for glasear lightly the uvas)
  • 8 g chives (finely chopped)

Nutrition facts

per serving

86 kcal
Calories
3 g
Protein
8 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
6 g
Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyTree Nuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Place the cauliflower florets on a baking tray and toss with 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, the chopped garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until tender and lightly golden.

  2. 2

    2. While the cauliflower roasts, toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 7 ml (1/2 tbsp) olive oil and the red grapes. Sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the honey and cook 1 minute more, until glossy and just slightly softened. Set aside.

  4. 4

    4. Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a food processor or blender. Add the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice, and the remaining salt. Blend until smooth and thick. Adjust seasoning if needed.

  5. 5

    5. Pat the radicchio leaves dry and arrange them on a serving platter like small boats.

  6. 6

    6. Fill each radicchio leaf with about 1 spoonful of warm lemon cauliflower cream.

  7. 7

    7. Top each boat with a few sautéed grapes, toasted almonds, and chopped chives.

  8. 8

    8. Serve immediately to keep the contrast between the crisp radicchio, warm cream, and juicy crunchy topping.

Chef tips

For an even silkier texture, blend the cauliflower cream while it is still warm. You can also make the cream a few hours ahead and gently reheat it before assembling.

Substitutions

You can replace the almonds with sunflower seeds to avoid tree nuts. Greek yogurt can be swapped for an unsweetened plant-based alternative for a dairy-free version, though the texture will change slightly.

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