Bean Ragoût with Cilantro-Cornmeal Dumplings
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
2
cans (about 14 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1
can (about 15 ounces) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1
can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2
cups chopped red bell peppers
1/2
cup chopped green bell pepper
1
poblano chile pepper,* seeded and chopped
3
tablespoons chili powder
1/8
teaspoon black pepper
*Chile peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
Preparation:
1.
Combine tomatoes, beans, red bell peppers, onion, zucchini, green bell pepper, celery, poblano pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and black pepper in slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours.
2.
Prepare dumplings 1 hour before serving. Turn slow cooker to HIGH. Drop dumplings by level tablespoonfuls (larger dumplings will not cook properly) on top of ragout. Cover; cook 1 hour or until toothpick inserted into dumplings comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: |
| Protein |
17 g |
| Fiber |
10 g |
| Carbohydrate |
54 g |
| Cholesterol |
3 mg |
| Total Fat |
6 g |
| Calories |
294 |
| Sodium |
998 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Vegetable |
2 |
| Starch |
3 |
| Fat |
1/2 |