Healthy Poutine

Poutine is a very Canadian dish made with French Fries, topped with cheese curds and gravy. There are different variations of Poutine, including a pulled pork, "Canadian Bacon" and "loaded Nacho-like" versions of Poutine. I decided to make this recipe when my younger brother had asked for healthy poutine.

I had previously made poutine using low-sodium McCain fries. Upon telling my coworkers they convinced me to try making my own fries and so I did :)

Ingredients

• 5 Potatoes of your choice
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Grated low fat cheese of your choice (Mozzarella, Marble, Cheddar or Cheese Curds)
• 3 tbsp Low fat and low sodium beef bouillon powder
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 4 tbsp low fat, unsalted butter

Steps

For Home Baked Fries

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Submerge potatoes in cold tap water for at least 30 minutes, this helps to remove starch and makes it for an easier cut and bake. 
3. Slice potatoes using a sharp knife into 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch.
4. Put cut fries into bowl, add 1 tbsp and coat thoroughly.
5. Place fries on baking sheet, put in oven and bake for 30 minutes, turning a couple of times

For Gravy

1. Mix together butter, flour, water, brouillon powder in saucepan.
2. Cook for 10 minutes.

To Layer:

1. Fries, then cheese, then gravy. 

ILLUSTRATED STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS »

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.  Submerge potatoes in cold tap water for at least 30 minutes, this helps to remove starch and makes it for an easier cut and bake.

2. Slice potatoes using a sharp knife into 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch:

First slice off the length of the potato and lay the potato on its side - it wont roll away. 

Now slice the potato in 1/4 inch pieces. 

Now slice the potatoes again in 1/4 inch slides or desired thickness. 

3. Place fries in bowl. 

4. Add 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. Spread and mix to coat all fries thoroughly. 

5. Place fries on baking sheet

6.  Put in oven and bake for 30 minutes, turning a couple of times.

7. Take out and season with salt and pepper

1. Mix together flour, butter, water, bouillon powder and heat over medium heat.

1. Place your fries on plate.

2. Add cheese.

3. Add gravy on top.

The Finished Product

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