Antipasto Platter With Grilled Vegetables

Serves: 6

Amie Torphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

42

Sweetness

46

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Sugar

1 clove

Garlic (minced)

1 tbsp

Tomato Juice

Directions:

1

Prepare the artichokes: Fill a saucepan with water; squeeze in the lemon juice

2

Add the squeezed lemon halves to the water and season with salt

3

Cut off and discard the top one-quarter of each artichoke with a serrated knife

4

Snap off the tough outer leaves

5

Peel the stem and base with a paring knife

6

Halve the artichokes lengthwise and drop into the saucepan

7

Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes

8

Remove from the heat and let the artichokes sit in the hot liquid until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes; drain

9

Whisk the olive oil, both vinegars, the sugar, herbs, garlic and tomato juice in a bowl

10

Put the artichokes and bell peppers in another bowl; drizzle with the vinegar mixture and let marinate 10 to 20 minutes

11

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high

12

Grill the artichokes and peppers, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes

13

(Or, roast on a rimmed baking sheet in a 400 degrees F oven, 10 to 15 minutes

14

) Assemble the platter: Arrange the cheeses, cured meats, tapenade, artichokes and bell peppers on a board or platter

15

Serve with the bread

16

Photograph by Lisa Shin