Enlightened Cheese Fondue

Tossing the cheese with flour before melting gives this lighter fondue an ooey-gooey texture. Serve it with cubes of French baguette or focaccia, and blanched broccoli florets, steamed baby potatoes and apple wedges. Make this a meal by adding a green salad.

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Tossing the cheese with flour before melting gives this lighter fondue an ooey-gooey texture. Serve it with cubes of French baguette or focaccia, and blanched broccoli florets, steamed baby potatoes and apple wedges. Make this a meal by adding a green salad.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shredded Emmenthaler or
  • 2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dry mustard, to taste
  • 1 tsp. Kirsch, optional

Preparation

Place cheese, flour and nutmeg on large piece of wax paper; toss to mix.

Rub cut garlic sides on inside of stove-proof fondue pot. Add broth, wine and mustard to pot, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Add cheese mixture in thirds, whisking until combined each time. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook about 5 minutes, or until smooth, whisking constantly.

Remove from heat, and stir in Kirsch, if using. Place fondue pot over warmer; serve with dippers.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 107
  • Carbohydrate Content 5 g
  • Cholesterol Content 19 mg
  • Fat Content 5 g
  • Fiber Content 0 g
  • Protein Content 6 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 3 g
  • Sodium Content 216 mg
  • Sugar Content 1 g

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