Servings

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

5 from 4 votes

This vegetarian poutine is cozy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Made with crispy oven-baked fries, rich, homemade vegan gravy, and authentic cheese curds, it’s a healthier take on the Canadian classic — with vegan and gluten-free options included.

overhead photo of vegetarian poutine on a blue plate topped with green onions. A plate of oven fries, a bowl of cheese curds, and a small pot of gravy are to the side.

I love poutine

I mean, what's not to love? Hot, crispy french fries topped with melty, squeaky cheese curds and then smothered in gravy. Gahhhh it's so good.

As a Canadian, I must let you know that this vegetarian poutine recipe departs from the classic. Traditionally, poutine is made with beef gravy, but we're going to swap it for my favorite vegan gravy recipe. We're also making our own crispy oven-baked potato wedges to keep this on the lighter side.

As an internet Nutrition Lady, I would like to let you know that while this poutine is definitely healthier than greasy pub poutine, it is surely not a health food. But you know what else is healthy? Joy. And poutine makes me happy. I hope it'll make you happy, too.

With cheese, gravy, and fries, poutine is the ultimate trifecta of comfort foods, and this recipe is no exception.

🧀 A note on cheese curds

If you can't find cheese curds, try substituting torn mozzarella or provolone chunks, or torn or cubed halloumi. The halloumi won't melt the way the other cheeses will, but will still be delicious.

If you can find a vegan cheese substitute that you like, you can absolutely use that in place of the cheese curds. Another option is to use marinated tofu or make a homemade vegan mozzarella recipe.

a blue plate with oven fries beside a wooden bowl of cheese curds, a bowl of gravy, and a small bowl with sliced green onions

Let's make vegetarian poutine together!

This is as simple as it gets, folks. Feel free to use the "jump" button to skip right down to the recipe card. If you're a visual person like I am, join me for a bit of a scroll.

Step 1: fries + curds

a photo collage with a plate of oven fries being topped with cheese curds — Start by arranging your crispy potato wedges on a plate, then scatter the cheese curds on top.

Step 2: gravy + toppings

a photo collage of vegetarian poutine being topped with green onions — Pour hot vegan gravy over the fries and cheese curds, and sprinkle some sliced green onions on top.

Step 3: serve hot!

a blue plate with vegetarian poutine topped with green onions, with more fries, gravy, and cheese curds in the background — Serve your vegetarian poutine hot! Preferably with a frosty cold drink on the side

Vegetarian poutine on a blue plate with a bowl of cheese curds in the background

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5 from 4 votes