Bean Ragout with Cornmeal Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 cans diced tomatoes, juice reserved
• 1 large red bell pepper chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 can pinto, rinsed and drained
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 zucchinis, sliced
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tbsp. vegetable shortening
• 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp. minced fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup milk