Vegetarian Poutine

Poutine Végé

Be inspired by our vegetarian poutine with tofu recipe. This vegetarian recipe will make you revisit the classic Quebec poutine in a way you never imagined.

Preparation 20 min
Cooking 15-20 min
Portion 2

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories
430
Fat
22
Carbohydrates
34
Fibre
9
Protein
22
Sodium
445

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato (you can also use Russet or Yukon potato)
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • ½ head of broccoli
  • 250 ml (1 cup) spinach, chopped
  • 175 ml (¾ cup) mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 175 ml (¾ cup) smoked tofu, cubed
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) cheese curds (or dairy-free alternative)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetarian poutine sauce

  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) flour
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) milk (or dairy free alternative) (or more, until you reach the desired texture)
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) nutritional yeast
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) maple syrup
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) ketchup
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) chili powder or smoked paprika
  • Pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Cut the potatoes into fries shape, and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminium paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Put in the oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes in a frying pan.
  5. Add all the other vegetables and the tofu to fry for about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. As you cook the vegetables, start preparing your sauce ; in a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour whisking constantly.
  7. Add milk until you reach the desired texture. Add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce, whisking constantly again.
  8. Once fully roasted, remove the potatoes from the oven and separate them between two bowls.
  9. Top with the cooked vegetables, the sauce, the cheese and top with cilantro if desired.

Notes

 

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