Zero Proof: Virgin Grilled-Tomato Bloody Maria Recipe

• olive oil spray or 2 tablespoons oil for brushing
• 1 pound tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2" thick rings (about 5 oz)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (about 8 oz)
• 1 large jalapeno pepper (about 3" long)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper
• lime wedges for garnish (optional)
• 4 lime wedges
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder

1. Heat grill or grill pan. Grill is hot enough when when you can't hold your hand a few inches above it for more than 3 to 5 seconds. Mist or brush tomatoes and onions lightly with oil and place on grill.
2. Grill tomatoes and onions till softened and charred, about 90 seconds per side for tomatoes, 5 minutes per side for onions. Put aside and let cool.
3. Place bell pepper and jalapeno on grill as well, allowing skin to blister and turn black. Using tongs, turn frequently so that all skin is blackened, about 6 minutes.
4. Remove peppers from grill and place in paper bag. Let steam until cool enough to handle.
5. When peppers are cool, remove stems, seeds and blackened skin. Do not rinse under water to remove skin, as that will wash away the flavor.
6. Place tomatoes, onions, peppers, spices, cilantro and juices in blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 2 hours, then check seasoning. (Can be made one day ahead of time.)
7. To serve, mix kosher salt and chili powder on a plate. Wet glass rim with lime wedge and rotate glass in salt mixture to rim. Fill with Bloody Maria and garnish each glass with a lime wedge.

olive oil spray, tomatoes, sweet onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, lime juice, tomato juice, cilantro, salt, ground black pepper, lime wedges, lime wedges, kosher salt, chili powder

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/05/zero-proof-bloody-maria-virgin-grilled-tomato-bloody-mary-cocktail-recipe-brunch-drinks.html (may not work)