Prepare vegan raclette: this is how it works

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Prepare vegan raclette
This is how vegan raclette works

Vegan raclette: vegetables in a raclette pan

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by Kira Reckers

We'll show you how you can prepare vegan raclette so that you can also get your money's worth as a vegan at New Year's Eve or Christmas dinner.

Raclette is a very popular dish in winter, after all, the gratinated vegetables from the pan just taste too good. But is it possible to prepare raclette vegan if the raclette cheese is actually the focus of the meal? We anticipate it at this point: Yes, that is possible! With our tips for the ingredients – from vegan cheese to side dishes and dips to vegetables – Your vegan raclette will be a complete success.

Prepare vegan raclette: the side dishes

The classic side dishes of raclette include above all Potatoes, but also baguette or salad are good vegan side dishes. It is very tasty if you line your pan with thin pizza dough and place the vegetables on it. For example, our recipe for Italian pizza dough is vegan.

Prepare vegan raclette: the vegetables

As a vegan, there are no limits to vegetables – whatever tastes good is allowed. Popular vegetables for raclette include:

  • Mushrooms
  • tomatoes
  • Onions
  • Corn
  • paprika
  • zucchini

If you plan to use broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or Brussels sprouts, then you should pre-cook and cut into small pieces. You can also prepare vegan raclette with fruits such as pineapple, mango or peach.

Prepare vegan raclette: dips & sauces

There are also many vegan options for the dips. Hummus is a oriental puree made from chickpeas with a creamy consistency. Guacamole or chutneys taste very spicy and give the raclette that certain something. But you can also make a vegan hollandaise sauce and eat it with your vegetables.

Prepare vegan raclette: meat substitute

Those who do not want to do without the meat taste can now find a range of vegan substitute products in the supermarket. These include (Smoked) tofu and seitan, there is also vegan salami or tofu sausageswith which you can cover your raclette pan.

Prepare vegan raclette: the cheese

As a vegan, you don't have to cut corners when it comes to cheese these days. For example, you can make yeast melt from roux and yeast flakes or make nut cheese yourself. There are also many types of cheese that made from soy or almonds, but not all are suitable for a vegan raclette. When buying, you should make sure that the cheese melts under the raclette grill and turns a light brownish color. We wish you bon appetit!

Video tip: Make nut milk


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