Oat - Chive Dumplings

Very good hot or cold. Serve in soups, in side dish with gravy or by itself as an appetizer or snack. I found this in a vegetarian soup cookbook around 12 years ago.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 dumplings

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

Directions

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.