8 Comforting Poutine Recipes

Poutine is a classic and hearty Canadian dish that is sure to bring comfort and joy to any meal. It’s a simple dish consisting of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy, but it can be so much more. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create some truly delicious, plant-based, and comforting poutine recipes!

1. Holiday Poutine Fries

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This Christmas Poutine by Alexandra and Eian combines a Canadian favorite – poutine – with a festive Christmas Dinner! Topped with cranberry sauce, and savory vegan gravy, this has become a holiday favorite!

2. Kimchi Poutine

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This marrying of a Canadian favorite and a Korean digestion-enhancing, healthful flavor bomb might seem a bit strange, but this Kimchi Poutine by Shanna Laychuk will impress your taste buds! With the soft sweet potato fry that has been seasoned perfectly with fragrant, garlicky, gingery and impeccably spiced kimchi, and a hint of a tangy and ever so cheesy hemp sauce, this recipe will be a hit!

3. Poutine

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This is a healthy and vegan variation of poutine consisting of baked yet crispy french fries made from Idaho russet potatoes with a coating of adobo seasoning. It’s a touch of Latin seasoning to this Canadian dish. The gravy is made from portobello mushrooms and contains lentils in it. Topping everything off is some melted vegan mozzarella cheese instead of cheese curds. Give this mushroom and lentil Poutine by Desiree Rodriguez a try!

4. Buffalo Ranch ‘Chicken’ Poutine

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Try this non-traditional twist on an iconic Canadian dish. Fresh french fries topped with roasted jackfruit smothered in a Buffalo ranch sauce and a creamy cheese sauce, this Buffalo Ranch ‘Chicken’ Poutine recipe by Plant Tribe is to die for. The flaky, meaty texture of the jackfruit closely resembles pulled chicken, making it the perfect veggie substitute for this dish! 100% plant based and 100 percent delicious.

5. Poutine Bowl

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This Poutine Bowl by Maya Popovich is a comfort food dream! It’s a lighter, vegan version of the original Poutine bowl which has all of the same ingredients plus a layer of cheese. As a replacement for the cheese, this bowl uses a thick, creamy, salty, umami, pourable, and cozy miso gravy. Delish!

6. Poutine

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In this vegan poutine recipe by Rhea Parsons, the fries are topped with some vegan mozzarella cheese and melted until gooey. Lastly, the whole thing is smothered with a delicious brown ‘beefy’ gravy.

7. Raw Poutine

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Poutine is a dish that originates from Quebec (if I’m not mistaken) and includes a hearty serving of french fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. This Raw Poutine by Emily von Euw is a delicious, healthful recipe all by itself that just happens to be inspired by the classic poutine.

8. Air Fryer French Fry Po’ Boy

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In this Air Fryer French Fry Po’ Boy recipe by Kathy Hester, the fries are seasoned and baked to get a crispy crust. The savory mushroom gravy also adds extra umami to your new favorite sandwich. You’ll never miss the meat, and you won’t go hungry!

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