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Grilled Vegetable Chili

 

A healthy meat-free meal...
 

2 medium 

 

zucchini, sliced ½-inch thick

 

1 large 

 

red bell pepper, quartered

 

1 large 

 

yellow bell pepper, quartered

 

2 large 

 

portobello mushroom caps

 

1 medium 

 

red onion, sliced ¾-inch thick

 

¼ cup 

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

 

 

salt and pepper

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

2 medium 

 

jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped

 

15 ounce 

 

can black beans, rinsed

 

1 Tbs 

 

chili powder

 

3 Tbs 

 

tomato paste

 

1 cup 

 

light beer

 

1 cup 

 

vegetable broth

 

1/3 cup 

 

freshly chopped cilantro (for serving)

 

¾ cup 

 

shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (for serving)

 

4 Tbs 

 

reduced-fat sour cream (for serving)

 

 

1

Preheat a grill to medium-high. Lightly brush the zucchini, bell peppers, portobellos and red onion with 3 T. olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover and grill, turning once, until charred, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Chop into ½-inch chunks.

2

In a large saucepan, heat remaining 1 T. olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and jalapeños and cook for 1 minute. Add the black beans and heat through. Stir in grilled vegetables and chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beer and cook until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth and simmer over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.

3

Divide chili among 4 bowls. Top with cilantro, cheese and sour cream.

 

Servings: 4
 

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Adapted from Rachael Ray

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