Bean Stew

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Stew 2 cups cooked great northern beans or 1 can 2 cups cooked black beans or 1 can 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons olive oil � teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce Cottage Dumplings 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese cup cooked, fresh, frozen or canned corn � cup all pur pose our � cup cottage cheese cup bread crumbs 1 egg Drain and rinse beans.

2. 2

   Add beans, chopped bell pepper, basil, olive oil, pepper, garlic and tomato sauce to either a crockpot or a pot on the stove.

3. 3

   Slowly bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Prepare Cottage Dumplings.

5. 5

   Heat remaining ingredients to boiling in 3 quart saucepan; reduce heat.

6. 6

   Shape dumpling mixture into 12 balls, using about 2 tablespoonfuls mixture for each.

7. 7

   Carefully slide balls onto beans in simmering stew (do not drop directly into liquid).

8. 8

   Cook uncovered 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until dumplings are rm.