Bean Ragout

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This is a recipe of mine that was published in the Oct 97 Southern Living

magazine as well as their " 1997 Annual Recipes " cookbooks. I like to share it

everywhere I go. Please don't be put off by the number of ingredients in the

recipe -- it is still very easy to make.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Bean Ragout w/Cilantro-Cornmeal Dumplings

 

Recipe By : Karen C. Greenlee

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans & Rice Soups & Stews

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 small zucchini, sliced and cut into quarters

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 onions -- chopped

1 poblano chile -- seeded & chopped

3 cloves garlic -- minced

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 28 oz. can tomatoes, undrained -- chopped

2 cups red bell pepper -- chopped

1 15 oz. can pinto beans -- rinsed & drained

1 15 oz. can black beans -- rinsed & drained

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

1/4 cup Cheddar cheese -- shredded

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro -- minced

1/2 cup milk

 

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onions; cook and

stir about 5 mins. or until tender. Add poblano, garlic, chili powder, cumin,

and oregano; cook and stir about 2 mins.

Add tomatoes, zucchini, red bell pepper, beans, and 1/4 tsp. salt; bring to

a boil. Reduce heat to med-low, and simmer, uncovered, 5-10 mins. or until

zucchini is tender. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

To prepare dumplings, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and remaining

1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender or fork

until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese and cilantro and then

add milk. Blend just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Drop dumpling dough into 6 rounds on top of simmering ragout. Cook,

uncovered, 5 mins. Cover and cook 5-10 mins. more or until toothpick inserted

into center of dumplings comes out clean. Garnish as desired.

 

 

 

 

 

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