Harvest Vegetable Fondue

==Description==
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This is really a rich vegetable purée, using full-flavoured root vegetables. It is ideal for vegetarians and low in calories.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 ounce butter
* 1 teaspoon mild curry powder (optional)
* 8 ounces carrots, chopped
* 8 ounces celeriac, chopped
* 8 ounces swede, chopped
* 1 small turnip, chopped
* 1 medium potato, chopped
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* ½ pint hot stock
* 1 pinch ground nutmeg
* 2 tablespoons low fat fromage frais
* 1 tablespoon chopped chives (to garnish)
* salt and pepper
== Directions ==
# Heat the oil and butter together in a large pan.
# Stir i nthe curry powder (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
# Add the vegetables, cover and cook for 4– 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
# Pour on the hot stock, bring to the oil and then simmer for 25 minutes or until very tender.
# Leave to cool slightly, then sieve into the fondue pan.
# Place the fondue pan over its lighted spirit stove and warm through.
# Season to taste with the nutmeg, add salt and pepper to taste.
# Stir in the fromage frais and garnish with the chives.
=== For dipping ===
* Offer cubes of bread, sesame seed biscuits or button mushrooms.
Category:Swiss Vegetarian
Category:Fondue Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Fromage frais Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Celeriac Recipes
Category:Turnip Recipes
Category:Rutabaga Recipes