Toasted smoked-mozzarella and radicchio sandwiches

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsOlive oil
½poundsRadicchio; chopped, (about 4 cups)
1teaspoonBalsamic or red wine vinegar
2tablespoonsFinely chopped parsley leaves
Inch-thick slices country or Italian bread; each about 3 to 4 inches long
1Garlic clove; halved crosswise
6ouncesSmoked mozzarella cheese; cut into thin slices, about

Directions

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté radicchio with vinegar, stirring, until wilted and tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season radicchio with salt and pepper and stir in parsley. Remove skillet from heat.

Preheat broiler.

On a baking sheet toast both sides of bread about 3 inches from heat until golden. Rub one side of each toast with garlic and season with salt. Divide radicchio among toasts, spreading evenly, and cover radicchio with mozzarella. Broil toasts until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Serves 6 as a first course or light lunch.

Gourmet March 1995

Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy <sandysno@...> on Feb 24, 1998