Best Bean Ragout With Cilantro Cornmeal Dumplings Recipes

Bean Ragout image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups white beans or gigante bean
6 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces garlic, sliced
4 ounces shallots, sliced
10 ounces chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
2 lemons, zested
3 ounces Italian parsley leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 quarts apple cider (recommended Knudsen's)

Steps:

In a large saucepan cook beans in boiling water for 30 minutes until tender. Drain.
Heat oil, garlic and shallots over medium heat until golden. Add beans and stir until nicely coated with oil. Add chicken stock and simmer until 1/3 liquid remains, about 15 to 20 minutes Add butter and cook until thickened. Finish with grated lemon zest and parsley. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring cider to a boil and reduce by 3/4. Drizzle on plate.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Pinto Bean Soup With Cornmeal Dumplings image

Provided by justcallmetoni

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 garlic clove (optional)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa, try a roasted garlic or chipotle salsa for best results
1/2-1 teaspoon cumin
1/3 cup whole wheat flour or 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded or grated
1/2 scallion, chopped

Steps:

Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray, saute onion and carrots (and garlic if using) until tender. (If the pan appears to be too dry, add a tablespoon or so of the chicken broth.) Stir in the cumin until fragrant. Add the 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, baking powder and salt. Stir in buttermilk, cheese and scallions just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls six dollops onto simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 1401.7, Carbohydrate 86.7, Fiber 24.2, Sugar 6.9, Protein 24.7

Corn Dumplings image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8-9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water
3/4 cup chopped whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 quarts chicken broth

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine cornmeal, salt and water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until very thick. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in corn, butter, onion and pepper; let stand for 3 minutes. Add egg; mix well. In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour and baking powder. Add to cornmeal mixture; beat well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in remaining flour to lightly coat. In a Dutch oven or kettle, bring broth to a boil. Add dumplings. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts :

BEAN RAGOUT WITH CILANTRO-CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS image

Categories Vegetable

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ragout:
2 cans (14.5 oz each) tomatoes, chopped and juice reserved
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Dumplings:
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp shortening
2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup milk

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.