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Pinzimonio

Pinzimonio

Italian
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15 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

15 min · 5 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

285 kcalper person
Protein 2g
Carbs 18g
Fats 23g

About this dish

This classic Italian aperitivo showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh seasonal vegetables served raw with a simple, peppery olive oil dip that lets their natural sweetness and crunch shine. A light, refreshing vegan starter that celebrates whole ingredients at their finest.

Allergy Info

Celery

Diet Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • baby carrotspeeled and halved lengthwise200 g
  • celery stalkscut into 10cm sticks200 g
  • red radishestrimmed and halved150 g
  • fennel bulbsliced into wedges150 g
  • bell peppers (red and yellow)cored and cut into strips100 g
  • cherry tomatoesleft whole100 g
  • cucumbercut into spears100 g
  • garlicminced2 cloves
  • fresh lemon juice1 tsp

Spices & Seasonings

  • sea salt½ tsp
  • freshly ground black pepper¼ tsp
  • red pepper flakes (optional)1 pinch

Oils & Condiments

  • extra virgin olive oilcold-pressed150 ml

Utensils

  • large serving platter
  • small serving bowl
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • vegetable peeler
  • clean kitchen towel

Method

1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Arrange the prepared carrots, celery, radishes, fennel, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cucumber on a large serving platter, grouping by type for visual appeal.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Pour the cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil into a small serving bowl.

Approx. 1 minutes
4

Stir the minced garlic, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) into the olive oil until fully combined and emulsified.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Place the olive oil dip in the center of the vegetable platter and serve immediately at room temperature, encouraging guests to dip vegetables individually.

Approx. 1 minutes