Super-Fast Fondue with Steamed Veggies
Easy to double, this recipe is great for an office lunch group or a small, quick dorm dinner party. Dipping in veggies as well as bread cubes makes fondue a healthier treat. Can’Â’t find Gruyere or Emmentaler cheeses? Just substitute a high-quality Swiss or Jarlsberg. The flavor will be milder,…
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Easy to double, this recipe is great for an office lunch group or a small, quick dorm dinner party. Dipping in veggies as well as bread cubes makes fondue a healthier treat. Can’Â’t find Gruyere or Emmentaler cheeses? Just substitute a high-quality Swiss or Jarlsberg. The flavor will be milder, but just as tasty.
Ingredients
Steamed vegetables
- 8 baby potatoes
- 8 baby carrots
- 8 medium asparagus, tough ends trimmed, remainder cut in half
- 8 cauliflower florets
Fondue
- 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 lb. Gruyere or Emmentaler cheese, grated or cubed (3 cups)
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half
- 8 2-inch chunks crusty bread
Preparation
1. To prepare Steamed Vegetables: Place potatoes on microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 1 minute. Arrange other veggies on plate. Cover veggies with plastic wrap and heat on high power 4 minutes, or until tender.
2. To make Fondue: Measure flour into microwave-safe bowl. Stir in broth gradually to prevent lumps. Add cheese and garlic. Cover, and microwave on high 2 minutes. Stir, then cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or until smooth and no cheese lumps remain. Remove garlic pieces, and stir in nutmeg. Serve immediately with bread chunks and steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 391
- Carbohydrate Content 31 g
- Cholesterol Content 61 mg
- Fat Content 19 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 22 g
- Saturated Fat Content 11 g
- Sodium Content 350 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g