Chochoyotes con Verduras (Masa Dumplings with Vegetables) : Foodwise

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup (2-3 carrots) sliced carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dried beans (see note above), soaked overnight and cooked; or 1 (16-ounce) can beans, rinsed
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 25 chochoyotes (recipe below)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas