Monday, June 16, 2008

Grilled Vegetable Chili

A hot, steaming bowl of comforting chili isn't something that usually comes to mind as a summery sort of meal. Grill up a few fresh vegetables though and you will turn this vegetarian chili recipe into one that is warm-weather friendly: Grilled Vegetable Chili.

Grilled veggies are chopped up and added to garlic, jalapeno, black beans, chili powder and tomato paste. The mix is simmered in beer and vegetable broth, until thickened.
We topped ours with melted cheddar, a dollop of sour cream and freshly chopped cilantro. With an added squeeze of lime, this was a wonderful summer chili. We enjoyed ours with tortilla chip dunkers.
This recipe was found in a recent issue of Rachael Ray's Everyday magazine. The gal talks up a storm, but she does have some good ideas for recipes!

This recipe can be found HERE.
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30 comments:

  1. Mama MiaJune 16, 2008 at 5:19 AM

    yay for rachel ray recipes! This looks like a great summer veggie dish!

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  2. PrudyJune 16, 2008 at 5:22 AM

    Grilled veggies would surely make anything more delicious. Why not chili? Why didn't I think of this? I always grill veggies with grand plans for the leftovers, then promptly eat them all in the first round.

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  3. AnonymousJune 16, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    I want a yard and a grill NOW! Looks fabulous!

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  4. SharonJune 16, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    What an amazing idea for chili. I've never thought to grill the vegetables, but now I can see that it's probably delicious!

    I agree about Rachael. A little irritating, but great recipes.

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  5. ElleJune 16, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    I need to grill some veggies! But then they're like candy and I want to eat them all as is. I need to show a little restraint and use them in other dishes, hehe. I love this one!

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  6. Half BakedJune 16, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    I love how colorful the grilled veggies look! It makes me want to dive right into that chili!!

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  7. ManggyJune 16, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    Nice colorful dish! :) Hmm... Rachael Ray talking a lot? Understatement of the century :P

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  8. Jersey Girl CooksJune 16, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    Looks delicious! I like the Everyday magazine. Rachael does have great ideas. I don't mind watching her show either but not everyday!

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  9. AnonymousJune 16, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    okay, I'll admit it, I'm not a RR fan, at all, but heck when an idea is good, it's good! I love grilling veggies and it's great to see them used in a different way.
    This looks delish!

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  10. Fitness FoodieJune 16, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    What a great idea for a chili, must be flavorful. I've done that for spaghetti sauce and it was great. nice pics

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  11. PamelaJune 16, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    Great pictures. The veggies looks so tempting, as does the chili.

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  12. JosieJune 16, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    Looks great... although I don't think I would be able to eat anything like chili with this crazy weather. Thankfully we are at the tail end of it- bring back highs in the 70s!! :) I would probably like it at room temperature... ;)

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  13. AnonymousJune 16, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    sounds wonderful. I love a beer-based chili. And i love the idea of serving the chili with those scoop chips — those are the best. I've never thought to use them beyond salsa.

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  14. EmilyJune 16, 2008 at 11:54 PM

    Did you say beer? I must have this!

    I like those chips too. Also, the mutigrain Tostitos are good.

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  15. graceJune 17, 2008 at 1:49 AM

    that's the most colorful chili i've ever seen, but my favorite part is the black bits. i love that charred flavor. yes, this is a fantastic chili recipe. i guess i have to admit, however unwillingly, that ol' rachael does come through sometimes... :)

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  16. Susan @ SGCCJune 17, 2008 at 5:52 AM

    That is the prettiest chili ever! I'll bet it was delicious too!

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  17. LyBJune 17, 2008 at 6:37 AM

    I love grilled vegetables, why have I never thought of this? This is so colorful, it looks delicious!

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  18. LizNoVeggieGirlJune 17, 2008 at 7:22 AM

    Even if it IS summertime (which is when I prefer to eat more raw, cooling foods than usual), I'd totally go for a bowl of that chili and grilled vegetables right now - yum!

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  19. Jessy and her dog WinnieJune 17, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    Yum! Veggie chili sounds really delicious! Anything has got to be better than my moms attempt at chili!

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  20. Chibog in ChiefJune 17, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    there is no other best way to serve and to eat vegetables than grilled!! this would be perfect for a summer barbeque party!!!

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  21. SophieJune 17, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    ooh, yes. i do like the summery spin on this. anything with smoky flavor is delicious :D.

    glad to hear you are one of the lucky ones! :D i would eat this with a pound of cheese if i could! hehe, oh how i miss the dairy days!

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  22. StephJune 17, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    Those veggies look delish! Grilled veggies are the best! Great recipe!

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  23. AnnieJune 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    The chili looks great! I love that you made it summer friendly...

    You can't go wrong with grilled veggies, they go with everything!

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  24. Mark Boxshus "Cookie Doctor"June 17, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    WOW! This does sound like a great idea. After all, roasted veggies do have a rich, wholesome goodness that is hard to beat. I will definitely have to incorporate this "methodology" into my chili, stew and other veggie prominent dishes.

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  25. test it commJune 17, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    I really like the sound of this grilled vegetable chili!

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  26. La Bella CooksJune 17, 2008 at 7:02 PM

    That looks so fresh! I love the idea of vegetable chili...so summery.

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  27. the southern hostessJune 17, 2008 at 7:20 PM

    This looks terrific!

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  28. Proud Italian CookJune 17, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    That really is a new approach to chili! I love the way yours looks, and it sounds like it would taste fantastic!!

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  29. DeborahJune 18, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    I have this recipe marked in my magazine - now I really want to make it!

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  30. PamJune 20, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    What a great idea! Looks delicious.

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