Bean Ragout With Cilantro Cornmeal Dumplings Recipes

BEAN SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in the beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until reduced slightly., For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and salt. Stir in milk and cheese just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup. , Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

BEAN RAGOUT WITH CILANTRO-CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ragout ingredients in slow cooker; mix well. Cover and cook on LOW 7-8 hours. 2. Prepare dumplings 1 hour before serving. Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese and cilantro. Pour milk into flour mixture. Blend junst until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn slow cooker to HIGH. Drop dumplings by level Tbsp (larger dumplings will not cook properly) on top of ragout. Cover and cook 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in dumpling comes out clean.