Tomato Dumplings

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
Yield 6 servings
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The wonderful fresh tomato taste of the sauce complements these light savory dumplings. They make a perfect side dish for a meal with beef. My family enjoys them very much. —Lucille Tucker, Clinton, Illinois

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • DUMPLINGS
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
  • 2/3 cup milk

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion, green pepper and celery in butter until tender. Add bay leaf, tomatoes, brown sugar, basil, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, for dumplings, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter. Add parsley and milk; stir just until mixed.
  3. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the simmering tomato mixture, creating six mounds; cover tightly and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into one of the dumplings comes out clean. Discard bay leaf. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 236 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 833mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

The wonderful fresh tomato taste of the sauce complements these light savory dumplings. They make a perfect side dish for a meal with beef. My family enjoys them very much. —Lucille Tucker, Clinton, Illinois
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