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This comforting Tex-Mex dish combines a rich, spicy bean stew with soft, savory cornmeal dumplings. The base features a robust mix of chickpeas and kidney beans simmered with onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and green chilies for a deep, savory flavor profile. The dumplings, made from cornmeal and flour, cook right on top of the stew, absorbing the aromatic steam and juices. It is a hearty, satisfying meal that brings rustic home-style comfort to your table.
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Tex-Mex Beans With Cornmeal Dumplings
Description
This comforting Tex-Mex dish combines a rich, spicy bean stew with soft, savory cornmeal dumplings. The base features a robust mix of chickpeas and kidney beans simmered with onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and green chilies for a deep, savory flavor profile. The dumplings, made from cornmeal and flour, cook right on top of the stew, absorbing the aromatic steam and juices. It is a hearty, satisfying meal that brings rustic home-style comfort to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine the beaten egg white, milk, and cooking oil; set aside.
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In a 10-inch skillet or large pot, combine water, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
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Stir in the garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, drained green chili peppers, chili powder, and an additional 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to create a slurry.
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Stir the cornstarch slurry into the bean mixture.
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Cook and stir the bean mixture until it is slightly thickened and bubbly.
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Reduce heat to low.
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Add the milk mixture to the cornmeal flour mixture and stir just until combined to form a thick batter.
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Drop the dumpling batter by tablespoonfuls onto the surface of the simmering bean stew.
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Cover the skillet tightly and steam the dumplings for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and firm to the touch. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
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Serve warm directly from the skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 15mg5%
- Sodium 1200mg50%
- Total Carbohydrate 75g25%
- Dietary Fiber 18g72%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 18g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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