Pinzimonio

Ingredients

  • You choose! What is fresh and crisp and tasty at your local farmers market or grocer? Endive, new radishes, sliced bell pepper, baby radicchio leaves, cucumber spears, heirloom carrots and green onions all make excellent choices.

  • Grove 45 Olio Nuovo (or freshest EVOO)

  • Salt and pepper

  • Fresh lemon zest, Calabrian chili pepper flakes, grated garlic (optional add ins)

Directions

  • Clean veggies thoroughly.

  • Cut into attractive spears or slices.

  • Serve snack style on a platter with a small dipping dish of fresh Olio Nuovo, salt and pepper with your choice of fresh grated garlic, chili flakes, or lemon zest.

Notes

  • Pinzimonio is a traditional Tuscan dish historically eaten with Olio Nuovo as the perfect foil to make simple veggies really pop.

  • Add in some charcuterie or boiled egg for protein and its a complete snack or balanced starter.

Carolina Mejia