Spanish-Style Grilled Vegetables with Breadcrumb Picada

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
90%
Spanish-Style Grilled Vegetables with Breadcrumb Picada
45 min.
8
170kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game? Look no further than this delightful recipe for Spanish-Style Grilled Vegetables with Breadcrumb Picada! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy addition to any meal. With a health score of 90, it’s perfect for those seeking a vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free option that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Imagine sinking your teeth into perfectly grilled Japanese eggplants, sweet red bell peppers, and tender zucchini, all kissed by the smoky flavors of the grill. The addition of a crunchy breadcrumb picada, infused with garlic and fresh herbs, takes this dish to a whole new level. It’s a wonderful way to showcase seasonal vegetables and impress your guests with minimal effort.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to eight people, this recipe is ideal for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. At only 170 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! So fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds eggplant trimmed cut lengthwise into 3 slices
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • tablespoons oregano fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • 1.5 pounds bell pepper red stemmed seeded quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • tablespoons sherry vinegar 
  • medium zucchini green yellow trimmed cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices (preferably 2 of each; 1 pound)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Arrange vegetables on baking sheets.
  2. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill peppers, skin side down and without turning, until blackened and blistered, moving occasionally for even cooking, about 10 minutes. Enclose in plastic bag.
  3. Let stand until skins loosen, about 30 minutes. Grill eggplants and zucchini until charred and tender, turning and rearranging for even browning, 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Place on foillined baking sheet. Peel peppers.
  5. Transfer to sheet with eggplants and zucchini.
  6. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  8. Add breadcrumbs; stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Season breadcrumb picada to taste with salt; scrape into small bowl.
  9. Place vinegar in another small bowl; whisk in 3 tablespoons oil.
  10. Mix in parsley and oregano. Season to taste with salt.
  11. Arrange vegetables on platter. Spoon herb dressing over; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein7.57%
Fat56.62%
Carbs35.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
2.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.365652321473%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
60.73mg
Apigenin
4.05mg
Luteolin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.29mg
Quercetin
0.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.29kcal
8.51%
Fat:11.48g
17.67%
Saturated Fat:1.68g
10.48%
Carbohydrates:16.34g
5.45%
Net Carbohydrates:10.63g
3.87%
Sugar:8.84g
9.82%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:44.16mg
1.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.46g
6.91%
Vitamin C:130.74mg
158.47%
Vitamin A:3091.51IU
61.83%
Vitamin K:56.1µg
53.43%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.47%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.9%
Vitamin E:3.48mg
23.2%
Fiber:5.71g
22.85%
Folate:88.12µg
22.03%
Potassium:638.03mg
18.23%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.72%
Magnesium:44.22mg
11.05%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.64%
Vitamin B3:2.09mg
10.43%
Iron:1.76mg
9.77%
Phosphorus:87.31mg
8.73%
Copper:0.15mg
7.4%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.14%
Calcium:59.52mg
5.95%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.09%
Selenium:1.63µg
2.33%
Source:Epicurious