Chickpeas and Dumplings

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 40 min
  • Active: 40 min
We gave the classic comfort food dish, chicken and dumplings, a plant-based twist! We swapped out the chicken broth and shredded meat for vegetable broth and protein-packed chickpeas. Then topped it with homemade drop dumplings that are super fluffy and flavorful, thanks to a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh herbs. Not to mention, the whole dish comes together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze.
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Ingredients

7 tablespoons cold vegan butter

2 large carrots, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 shallot, chopped

One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 bay leaf

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

One vegan vegetable bouillon cube (about 0.3 ounces)

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth

2 teaspoons baking powder

2/3 cup vegan half-and-half

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill fronds, plus more for topping

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for topping

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Directions

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons of the vegan butter in a large Dutch oven or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, shallot, chickpeas, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the bouillon cube and 1/4 cup of the flour; stir until the bouillon has fully dissolved and the flour is toasted, about 1 minute. Gradually pour in the vegetable broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened and the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons vegan butter into small cubes and rub into the flour mixture with your fingers until pea-size pieces form. Stir in the half-and-half, lemon juice, dill and parsley with a fork until combined. Divide the dough into twelve 1 1/2-inch balls.
  3. Stir the peas into the pot. Arrange the dough balls on top. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the dumplings are firm to the touch and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Top with more chopped dill and parsley.

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This was decent - once I un-vegan-ized it. Thanks!

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