Winter Vegetable Stew with Emmer and Herby Fava Dumplings

Method

1. Prep the leeks and garlic and add to an oven proof saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil. Saute over a gently heat until just starting to soften
2. Stir in the emmer, stock, wine, herbs and mustard then bring to the boil and gently simmer , stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes
3. While that's cooking, prep the remaining vegetables
4. Stir the vegetables into the stew and cook for another 25-30 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the vegetables are tender
5. While that's cooking make the dumplings - put the flour, baking powder and butter into a bowl
6. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until no lumps of butter remains and the mixture looks like coarse sand or breadcrumbs
7. Stir in the yeast, salt and pepper, oregano and parsley
8. Stir in enough milk to make a soft, slightly stick dough
9. Roll into balls and place on a tray or plate
10. Preheat your oven to 180 Fan / 200 C / 400 F / Gas 6
11. Gently place the dumplings on top of the stew and place the saucepan in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the dumplings are crisp and golden
12. Serve immediately - though re-heated leftovers are just as delicious!