Cornmeal Herb Dumplings

Elevate your soups and stews with these tender and flavorful Cornmeal Herb Dumplings, a delightful twist on traditional dumplings. Made with a blend of all-purpose flour and golden cornmeal, these little beauties boast a subtle, nutty texture and are infused with fresh parsley and thyme for a fragrant burst of earthy flavor. The secret to their fluffy perfection lies in combining cold, cubed butter with a simple mixture of milk and egg, ensuring a soft, pillowy bite every time. Ready in just 30 minutes, these dumplings cook directly on a simmering pot of broth, making them a perfect one-pot addition to your favorite comforting dishes. Whether you're ladling them over a hearty stew or enjoying them alongside a steaming bowl of soup, these cornmeal herb dumplings are a classic comfort food reimagined with a rustic, herbaceous flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornmeal
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients, and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped parsley and thyme to evenly distribute the herbs.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be soft and sticky.

Step 6

Bring your soup, stew, or a pot of simmering broth to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Using two spoons, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the surface of the simmering liquid. Space the dumplings slightly apart to allow them to expand.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the dumplings cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are puffed up and cooked through (a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean).

Step 9

Carefully transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving dish or serve directly from the pot as part of your soup or stew.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(445.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1184.0

Total Fat 38.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 292.5mg	0%
Sodium 2028.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 30.7g	0%

Vitamin D 121.4IU	0%
Calcium 221.6mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 612.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.1%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 60.7%