Oat - Chive Dumplings

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup quick oats
• 2/3 cup wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• salt & pepper
• 2 tablespoons skim milk
• 10 cups water

Recipe

• 1 mix first 4 ingredients.
• 2 in another bowl beat egg whites with oil, chives, salt & pepper & work into oat mixture.
• 3 add just enough milk to form stiff dough.
• 4 shape into balls 1/2-3/4 inch wide.
• 5 bring water to a rolling boil.
• 6 carefully drop each dumpling in & cook at a steady high simmer 10-15 minutes, til they rise to the surface.
• 7 take out with slotted spoon & serve.
• 8 variations:minus chives & add baco bits. put bullion powder in water. use leftover water for a soup base.