Crowder Pea Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings
Crowder Pea Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. For $1.71 per serving, you get a soup that serves 5. One serving contains 278 calories, 12g of protein, and 8g of fat. Head to the store and pick up pre mushrooms, bay leaf, onion, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
To prepare stew, heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently.
Add celery, salt, and mushrooms; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add broth, peas, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
Add tomatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
To prepare dumplings, while stew is simmering, combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients (cornmeal through sugar) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in buttermilk, butter, and egg; let stand 10 minutes.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls into stew to form 15 dumplings. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.