High-Protein Fondue: A Festive Dinner With 45 g+ Protein
Fondue on Christmas Eve or New Year is a tradition in many German and Swiss homes. Broth fondue – Fondue Chinoise – is the lean version: thin slices of meat and fish cooked in hot stock. With protein-rich dips one evening easily brings 45 g of protein per person.
Unlike oil fondue, nothing is fried, so the calories stay low. The protein comes from about 200 g of lean meat and fish per person. The dips usually add a lot of mayonnaise – make them with skyr or quark instead and they add protein rather than fat.
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The formula (per person)
- 200 g lean meat and fish: beef fillet, turkey, pork fillet, prawns, salmon
- 1.5 litres of good stock for the pot (for 4 people)
- 2 to 3 dips made with skyr or quark
- Sides: baguette or potatoes, salad and pickles.
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1. Classic broth fondue
Beef fillet, turkey and pork fillet, thinly sliced, cooked in vegetable stock. Roughly 45 g protein per person.
2. Seafood fondue
Prawns, salmon and white fish cubes in a ginger and lemongrass broth. Roughly 42 g protein per person.
3. Skyr garlic dip
Skyr, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper – the lighter aioli. Roughly 10 g protein per 100 g.
4. Quark curry dip
Low-fat quark with curry powder, a little mango chutney and lime. Roughly 11 g protein per 100 g.
5. Fondue soup at the end
The stock is full of flavour at the end – serve it as a soup with an egg and noodles. Roughly 10 g protein per bowl.
Tip
Partly freeze the meat for 30 minutes – then it slices thinly and cooks in seconds. More festive ideas: high-protein Raclette, high-protein Christmas dinner and high-protein dips.
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Frequently asked questions
How much meat per person for fondue?
About 200 g of meat and fish per person is enough for a main meal with sides.
Is broth fondue healthier than oil fondue?
Yes. Nothing is fried in fat, so it has far fewer calories while the protein stays the same.
Which stock is best?
A strong beef or vegetable stock with onion, garlic and a little white wine or ginger.
Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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