Description
A comforting vegan twist on classic poutine featuring crispy oven-baked fries, rich savory gravy, and creamy tofu-based cheese curds. Perfect for a hearty, dairy-free indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 200g pack medium firm tofu
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp dairy-free milk, unsweetened (soy recommended)
- 2 tbsp unflavoured oil
- 2 lb yellow or russet potatoes (3–4 medium potatoes)
- 1½ tbsp unflavoured oil
- 2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
- 3 small cremini mushrooms
- 1½ tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp brown rice flour (or regular flour)
- 1½ cups vegetable stock or broth
Instructions
- Add tofu, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, sea salt, dairy-free milk, and 2 tbsp oil to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a saucepan and cook on low heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring regularly until smooth and stretchy.
- Set aside in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Slice potatoes into 1 cm wide strips and place on baking trays. Toss with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For the gravy, blend vegan butter or olive oil, mushrooms, miso paste, soy sauce, onion powder, flour, and broth until smooth.
- Transfer to a saucepan, bring to a simmer, then cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Place cooked fries in a serving dish, top with cheese curds, and pour gravy over.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour and tamari to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust salt in gravy based on broth and miso saltiness.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Add green onions or herbs for garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
