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How To Make A Vegetarian Raclette

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Learn how to host a vegetarian raclette dinner party at home, with veggie suggestions and how to prepare them, playing with spices and other add-ons to make it a feast!
  • Author: Delphine Fortin
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Savory
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Learn how to host a vegetarian raclette dinner party at home, with veggie suggestions and how to prepare them, playing with spices and other add-ons to make it a feast. This cozy winter dish is fun, convivial and entertaining!

Ingredients

Scale

The base: cheese and potatoes

  • 16 ounces (450g) raclette cheese, sliced* (about 200g / 7 ounces raclette cheese per person)
  • 8 medium potatoes (2 lbs / 900g), boiled and steamed* (count about 3 to 4 medium potatoes per person)

The veggies:

  • 1 broccoli head, cut into florets
  • 1 cauliflower head, cut into florets
  • ½ butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 8 ounces (220g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced
  • A bunch of green asparagus, boiled
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 lettuce, washed and dried
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • English cucumber, diced (optional)

Other ingredients:

  • Cornichons (pickles)
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Spices: 1 teaspoon ground cumin or cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

To prep ahead of time:

  1. Boil or steam the potatoes until fork tender. Keep warm until ready to use.
  2. Cumin Roasted Broccoli. Place broccoli florets to a large mixing bowl, add cumin, salt, pepper, and toss well. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast in a 415°F (210°C) preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  3. Curry Roasted Cauliflower. Place cauliflower florets to a large mixing bowl, add curry powder, salt, pepper, and toss well. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast in a 415°F (210°C) preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  4. Paprika Roasted Diced Butternut Squash. Place butternut squash to a large mixing bowl, add (smoked) paprika powder, salt, pepper, and toss well. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast in a 415°F (210°C) preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  5. Green asparagus (when in season). Cut off the ends of the asparagus, then add to boiling water for 3-5 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Drain, and grill on the raclette grill before serving.
  6. Caramelized red onions. Melt the onions with a little bit of olive oil in a saucepan placed over medium heat, until soft. Add one Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and continue cooking until the onions are caramelized and slightly sticky.
  7. Lettuce. In a large mixing bowl, prepare a vinaigrette with olive oil, vinegar and mustard. Add the lettuce, cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Wait until ready to serve to toss.

How to prepare the raclette:

  1. Turn the raclette grill on to medium-high heat.
  2. Place bell peppers, mushrooms and asparagus if using on the hot grill plate.
  3. Place a slice of raclette cheese into the coupelles or small trays, and place them under the heating element.
  4. Once hot, scrape the melted raclette cheese over the warm potatoes and the grilled/roasted veggies on your plate. Add cornichons, caramelized onions, raw vegetables, and enjoy!

Notes

* For 1 serving count about 7 ounces (200g) raclette cheese and 3-4 medium potatoes (1 lb / 450g).

* For 2 servings count about 16 ounces (450g) raclette cheese and 8 medium potatoes (2 lbs / 900g).

*For 4 servings count about 30 ounces (850g) raclette cheese and 15 medium potatoes (3.3-4.4 lbs / 1,5-2kg).