Grill Pan (Round) - Ideal for evenly grilling vegetables, perfect for achieving a delicious char while keeping them crisp-tender.
Bread Crumb Maker or Breadcrumber - Essential for making bread crumb picadilla; this device can quickly process various types of bread into fine crumbs suitable for coating vegetables.
Vegetable Peeler - Useful for peeling hard-skinned vegetables like zucchini or carrots, which are commonly included in Spanish grilled veggies dishes.
Kitchen Knife Set - A versatile set that includes chef's knives and utility knives for cutting a wide range of vegetables according to the recipe size.
Mandoline Slicer (Optional) - Can help achieve uniformly thin slices or julienne cuts for certain vegetables, enhancing presentation and cooking consistency.
Vegetable Brush - For effectively cleaning vegetables before grilling, ensuring that the final dish is free from any residual contaminants.
Digital Food Scale (Optional) - Helps in accurately measuring ingredients such as breadcrumbs or portion sizes of the vegetable mix for even cooking and consistency across servings.
Grill Set - Suitable for indoor use like electric smokers or stovetop grills to mimic traditional outdoor grilling techniques.
Oven-Safe Baking Sheets (Optional) - Useful for baking breadcrumbs or cooking the vegetables in a conventional oven if preferred over grilling.
Citrus Juicer (Optional) - While not directly used, it can be handy for adding fresh citrus juices to enhance flavor profiles in similar dishes.
Pastry Brush (Optional) - Useful for brushing vegetables with oils or butter before grilling, which can add extra richness and help prevent sticking.
3 large red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds), stemmed, seeded, quartered
4 large Japanese eggplants (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed, cut lengthwise into 3 slices
4 medium green or yellow zucchini (preferably 2 of each; about 1 pound), trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
Extra-virgin olive oil (for grilling)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
*Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
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