Bean Ragoût with Cilantro-Cornmeal Dumplings

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Bean Ragoût with Cilantro-Cornmeal Dumplings Photo
Bean Ragoût with Cilantro-Cornmeal Dumplings
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1
tablespoon vegetable oil

2
large onions, chopped

1
poblano chili, seeded and chopped

3
cloves garlic, minced

3
tablespoons chili powder

2
teaspoons ground cumin

1
teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1
can (28 ounces) tomatoes, undrained, chopped

2
small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2
cups chopped red bell peppers

1
can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained

1
can (15 ounces) black beans, drained

3/4
teaspoon salt, divided

Black pepper

1/2
cup all-purpose flour

1/2
cup cornmeal

1
teaspoon baking powder

2
tablespoons shortening

1/4
cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1
tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

1/2
cup milk



 
Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add chili, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes.

2.
Add tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, beans and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

3.
To prepare dumplings, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4.
Stir in cheese and cilantro. Pour milk into flour mixture; blend with a wooden spoon just until dry ingredients are moistened.

5.
Drop dumpling dough into 6 mounds on top of simmering ragoût. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes more or until wooden toothpick inserted in dumplings comes out clean.





This recipe appears in: Mexican


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