Antipasto Platter With Grilled Vegetables
Source: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/antipasto-platter-with-grilled-vegetables-recipe.html
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, halved
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound baby artichokes
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (oregano, parsley, basil and thyme)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato juice
- 2 red bell peppers, quartered
- 1/4 pound parmigiano- reggiano cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 pound taleggio cheese and/or fresh goat cheese
- 3/4 pound thinly sliced cured meats (prosciutto, mortadella and/or salami)
- 1/4 cup olive tapenade
- 1 loaf artisanal bread, sliced
Directions
- Prepare the artichokes: Fill a saucepan with water; squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Add the squeezed lemon halves to the water and season with salt.
- Cut off and discard the top one-quarter of each artichoke with a serrated knife.
- Snap off the tough outer leaves.
- Peel the stem and base with a paring knife.
- Halve the artichokes lengthwise and drop into the saucepan.
- Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let the artichokes sit in the hot liquid until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Whisk the olive oil, both vinegars, the sugar, herbs, garlic and tomato juice in a bowl.
- Put the artichokes and bell peppers in another bowl; drizzle with the vinegar mixture and let marinate 10 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Grill the artichokes and peppers, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes.
- (Or, roast on a rimmed baking sheet in a 400 degrees F oven, 10 to 15 minutes.)
- Assemble the platter: Arrange the cheeses, cured meats, tapenade, artichokes and bell peppers on a board or platter.
- Serve with the bread.
- Photograph by Lisa Shin