Vegetable Chili with Corn Dumplings Recipe

Name: Vegetable Chili with Corn Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. brown sugar; 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal; ⅔ cup hot water; 1/4 cup unbleached white flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup farmer cheese or ricotta cheese; 12-oz. can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 medium zucchini, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Tbs. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 (28-oz) cans Italian plum tomatoes with juice

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. brown sugar
3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup hot water
1/4 cup unbleached white flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup farmer cheese or ricotta cheese
12-oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 medium zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbs. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 (28-oz) cans Italian plum tomatoes with juice

1
In large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions, zucchini, bell peppers and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 15 minutes.
3
Add jalapeno, parsley, cilantro, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce and sugar; simmer 10 minutes.
5
Add beans; simmer 10 minutes more.
6
Dumplings: In medium bowl, mix cornmeal and water.
7
Add flour, salt, cilantro and cheese.
8
Form mixture into 1-inch balls.
9
Add dumplings to stew, stirring gently to submerge.
10
Simmer until dumplings are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

540

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. brown sugar, 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal, ⅔ cup hot water, 1/4 cup unbleached white flour, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Chili with Corn Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetable Chili with Corn Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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