Gluten-free, Plant-based Ragout with Cornmeal Dumplings
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This main-dish bean stew, or ragout, is a delicious harvest veggie recipe, or a hearty winter entree. It is a satisfying mix of spicy flavours, that you can accommodate to your own palate, and topped with yummy home-made plant-based cheesy, gluten-free cornmeal dumplings. Cook this in either a Dutch oven over medium heat, or in your Instant Pot. It makes six good size servings. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 tablespoons chili powder (again, your choice. I use a locally produced Taco spice by Clever Crow Farms ). 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 can 28 oz / 796mg chopped whole tomatoes (not puree or diced and do NOT drain) 2 small zucchini cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cans @14 ounces/ 796ml beans-- pinto beans, or one can of pintos and one can of black beans, you choose (drain the beans and rinse the beans) 1 cup corn niblets, frozen or canned or fresh (optional) Salt (to your pref