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Savoury Tomatoes and Dumplings

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    This savoury, vegetable-filled, cobbler-style entree will satisfy the bread-lover in us all.

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    Filling

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced1 onion, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced3 lbs (1.5 kg) grape or cherry tomatoes1 Tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) sea salt1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper

    Dumplings

    2 cups (500 mL) organic whole wheat flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour containing xanthan gum1 Tbsp (15 mL) baking powder1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) sea salt1/4 cup (60 mL) nondairy vegan butter, cold1 1/2 cups (350 mL) unsweetened, plain soy milk1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar1/4 tsp (1 mL) mild smoked or regular paprika

    To make filling, in large high-sided saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add fennel and onions. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until vegetables are very soft. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in tomatoes, balsamic, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Transfer to 9 x 13 in (23 x 33 cm) baking dish. Set aside to cool slightly.

    Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).

    To prepare dumplings, in large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Use pastry cutter or fork to cut in butter until small pieces form. Make a well in centre of mixture. In mixing cup, combine milk and vinegar. Slowly add to flour mixture with wooden spoon. Form 7 to 8 rough biscuit shapes, about 1/2 cup (125 mL) each, and place on top of tomato mixture (biscuits will be sticky). Sprinkle with paprika.

    Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tomato mixture is bubbling and biscuits are cooked and slightly brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

    Serves 6.

    Each serving contains: 347 calories; 11 g protein; 15 g total fat (3 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 45 g total carbohydrates (8 g sugars, 8 g fibre); 478 mg sodium

    source: "Vegan Comfort Foods", alive #387, January 2015

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