Vegan Cheese Spaetzle Rosti – DrNewMed Healthy Recipes for Healthy Eating

Without (plant-based) cheese, recipes like pizza, lasagne, and casseroles don’t taste as nice. This recipe is quite straightforward. Only vegan cheese, vegan spaetzle, and onions are required for the Rösti.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, oat)
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grated vegan cheese (e.g., vegan cheddar, mozzarella)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and ground nutmeg. Gradually whisk in the plant-based milk until you have a smooth batter. Stir in the nutritional yeast and set aside.
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent and slightly golden.
Add the grated vegan cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and combined with the onions and garlic. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate non-stick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Pour in the batter from step 1, spreading it out evenly to form a thin layer.
Cook the batter for about 5 minutes until the bottom becomes golden brown. Flip the rosti using a spatula and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the other side.
Once the rosti is cooked, spread the cheese mixture evenly over the top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish. Cut into wedges or squares and serve warm.