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Poutine originally debuted in Quebec, Canada in the 1950’s and many people claim it was invented by Fernand Lachance. It’s now mass-produced across Canada in popular fast-food chain. The dish is made up of a combination of fries, gravy and cheese curds. To lighten it up, I tried the stem of the cauliflower and it is great!
“HEALTHIFIED” POUTINE
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 pound cauliflower
1 cup cheese curds
1 cup gravy
GRAVY:
2 TBS butter
1 tsp guar gum
2 cups organic beef broth
1 tsp organic Tamari soy sauce
1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
To make the gravy, mix in sauce pan for 10 minutes until thick and bubbly.
Melt the butter in a pan. Add the mushrooms and sauté until just starting to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes.
FRIES: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the stem out of the cauliflower (you can also use the whole cauliflower if you want, but it won’t look like “french fries”). Cut the stem into french fry shapes. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Spray the ‘fries’ with coconut oil spray and sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, place on a large plate and mix in the mushrooms. Spoon gravy over fries and top with cheese curds.
Nutritional Comparison (per serving):
“Healthified” Poutine = 204 calories, 9.5g protein, 13.8g fat, 2.6g fiber, 12g carbs (9.4 effective)
Traditional Poutine = 241 calories, 9.3g protein, 13.9g fat, 2.5g fiber, 20.5g carbs
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great idea, gotta try it soon
Hi! I’m wondering what are cheese curds, how do they come and where do I get them from? Thanks.
Cheese curds are basically cheddar cheese before it is put into blocks and aged. It is common in the midwest US and Canada. You can ask if they can get it at your local grocery store. 🙂
You can also use Monterey Jack or Provolone cut into small chunks, they both melt really well. I live in Canada and can only find the orange cheese curds, so I don’t bother, I just use good white cheese that has both flavor and melts well.
I live in Quebec where cheese curds are everywhere and I love Poutine! Thank you for posting a healthyfied version! I’ve also made this in the past using green beans but I love the idea of cauliflower stems. Thank you!
We are in Wisconsin and cheese curds are everywhere here too. 🙂
As a Canadian, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you!! I can’t wait to try this!
Thanks so much! I just moved to Nova Scotia and am in love with Poutine. I used to eat curds straight where I was before…will try this. Btw my journey is the same as Angies. I hardly eat anything and the scale just goes up and up….I was near desperate until I found the Keto way of eating. Feel great and have lost weight for the first time in 10 years.
Awesome! Thanks!
I haven’t missed cake, pie, bread or cookies, but I’ve missed french fries, especially Poutine!! I’m also in Nova Scotia and next to our beloved Donairs & Lobster, Poutine is a big favorite. Thank you for this!!
Thanks!
MMM!! think I’ll make this tonight with the cheese I have on hand, chicken broth and then also with deep fried wax beans?!? Wonder how the carb comparison will be with my modifications
I would skip the beans. Too many carbs for me. 🙂