Vegetable Poutine

Name: Vegetable Poutine
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 to 6 portions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp (30 ml) water; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 can (10 oz/284 ml) condensed beef broth, undiluted; 1 can (10 oz/284 ml) condensed chicken broth, undiluted; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled; 4 carrots, peeled; 3 parsnips, peeled; 1 sweet potato, peeled; 2 cups (250 g) green beans, trimmed; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 1 cup (100 g) grated sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups (350 g) cheese curds

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Preparation 30 MIN

Cooking 45 MIN
Makes 4 to 6 portions

With a hearty 12 servings of veggies, this better-for-you twist on classic poutine introduces a rainbow of oven-roasted colour—and a whole lot of flavour.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Gravy

2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp (30 ml) water
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 can (10 oz/284 ml) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 can (10 oz/284 ml) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Vegetables

3 russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
4 carrots, peeled
3 parsnips, peeled
1 sweet potato, peeled
2 cups (250 g) green beans, trimmed
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
1 cup (100 g) grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups (350 g) cheese curds

Preparation

Gravy

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Set aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture (the roux) turns golden brown. Stir in the garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds.
Add the beef and chicken broths and bring to a boil while stirring with a whisk. Stir in the dissolved cornstarch mixture and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Season with the cayenne pepper.

Vegetables

With two racks in the middle positions, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
On a work surface, cut all of the vegetables, except the beans, into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick sticks. Spread the russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots and parsnips on a baking sheet. Toss to coat with 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the vegetables.
Meanwhile, on the second baking sheet, spread the sweet potatoes and green beans. Drizzle with the remaining oil (1 tbsp/15 ml) and season with salt and pepper. Bake both sheets of vegetables for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
Transfer the vegetables to shallow serving plates. Sprinkle the cheeses over the vegetables. Drizzle with the warm gravy. If needed, return to the oven for about 3 minutes to melt the cheeses.