Sugar Loaf

We can consider this vegetable as a sweet salad but it can also be cooked

A perfect mix between Chicory and Radicchio

We recommend trying it at least once

What is Sugar Loaf?

Sugarloaf, also known as Milan radicchio, is a variety of winter chicory.

Features:

• Form: It has a conical shape, reminiscent of a sugar loaf, from which its name derives.
• Color: The outer leaves are intense green, while the inner ones are white and crunchy.
• Flavor: The flavor is bitter, but becomes sweeter and more delicate after the first frost.

Nutritional properties:

• Sugarloaf is rich in vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin C and B vitamins.
• It also contains mineral salts, such as potassium, phosphorus and calcium.
• It is a good source of fiber, which aids digestion.

How to cook it:

• The sugar loaf can be eaten raw in salads, or cooked.
• It can be boiled, sautéed, stewed or gratinated.
• It is a versatile ingredient that lends itself to different recipes.

Some recipes with sugar loaf:

• Sugar loaf salad with oranges and walnuts
• Sugarloaf stew with bacon
• Risotto with sugar loaf and sausage
• Savory cake with sugar loaf and ricotta

If you like the bitter flavor of chicory, sugarloaf is a vegetable you should try. It is rich in nutrients and lends itself to various recipes.

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