REC: Roasted Vegetable Chili

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Roasted Vegetable Chili

 

1 zucchini, quartered and sliced

2 japanese eggplants, sliced

1 red bell pepper, cut into large dice

1 green bell pepper, cut into large dice

20 silverskin onions or small shallots, peeled

2 bulbs garlic, cloves separated and peeled

4 Tbsp good quality olive oil

20 cultivated white mushrooms

15 fresh asparagus spears

1 X 12 oz can kernel corn

3 Tbsp good quality olive oil

1 large yellow cooking onion, diced

1-2 chipotle chilies, chopped

2 Tbsp ground cumin

1 tsp Mexican oregano

2 Tbsp good quality chili powder

4 cups cooked black beans

6 cups plum tomatoes with juice, chopped

2 cups cooked spoon sized pasta such as orecchiette or penne

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 cups shredded Monterey jack or mozzarella cheese

 

Preheat oven to 450. Place the zucchini, eggplant, red and green

pepper, onions and garlic in a shallow roasting tray. Drizzle with the 4

Tbsp olive oil, tossing the vegetables to evenly coat them with the oil.

Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and

asparagus, continuing to roast for for a further 12-15 minutes, or until

golden brown. Shake the pan occasionally as the vegetables roast.

 

Drain the corn, discarding the liquid, and place the kernels in a dry

cast- iron pan. Dry roast the corn until it dries and begins to brown,

shaking the pan to prevent sticking. Set Aside.

 

Heat the 3 Tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the onion and fry

for about 5 minutes. Stir in the chilies, cumin, oregano and chili

powder. Add the cooked beans to the pan along with the tomatoes,

cooked pasta and cilantro. Add the roasted vegetables and dry

roasted corn, stirring well to combine. Cook until the mixture is heated

through. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large

ovenproof serving dish. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the chili and

place under the broiler until golden brown.

 

Al Pasternak

Vancouver, BC

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