Black Bean-Butternut Chili with Masa Dumplings

Instead of serving chili with corn bread or tortilla chips, simmer small masa dumplings right in the bubbly stew. Masa is a form of cornmeal that has undergone nixtamalization, a treatment using lime to soften the grain, which adds calcium and makes other nutrients more absorbable. Diced winter squash and red bell pepper add pops of color and veggie goodness. This recipe calls for canned beans, but if you prefer, soak and cook ½ cup (3½ oz/100 g) dried black beans ahead of time to substitut