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Sweet Potato Nacho Poutine - a spicy and unique twist on the classic Canadian dish! Sweet potato fries, spicy gravy and cheese curds are all tossed together and topped with your favourite nacho toppings. A super flavourful dish that can be enjoyed as a main meal or appetizer.
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Sweet Potato Nacho Poutine

A spicy and unique twist on the classic Canadian dish! Sweet potato fries, spicy gravy and cheese curds are all tossed together and topped with your favourite nacho toppings. A super flavourful dish that can be enjoyed as a main meal or appetizer.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Canadian, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

For the poutine:

  • 1 454g package sweet potato fries
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup white cheddar cheese curds
  • 3 tsp olive oil , divided
  • 1 cup canned black beans (approx. 1/2 can)
  • 1 bell pepper (any colour) , diced
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
  • 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
  • other optional toppings: gaucamole, salsa, avocado slices, sour cream, corn, taco beef or chicken, green onions, black olives

For the gravy:

  • 1/8 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup vegetable stock (beef or chicken work too for non-vegetarians)

Instructions

For the gravy:

  • It works best to make the gravy first as it can thicken while you prep and cook everything else. In a small pot over medium heat, whisk the flour and oil and cook for 4-5 minutes until it is a light tan colour. Whisk in all the spices and then slowly start to whisk in the stock. Reduce heat to low and allow to thicken while the fries are baking, stirring every 5 minutes or so. Once fries are cooked, remove from heat.

For the poutine:

  • Bake fries according to package instructions.
  • While fries are cooking you can prep all your toppings. In a medium size pan, heat 2 tsp of olive oil on medium heat. Add in black beans and heat for about 5 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Using same pan, add in remaining 1 tsp of olive oil. Saute diced bell pepper until slightly softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Prep any other desired toppings while fries are still cooking.
  • Remove fries from oven and transfer to plates. Pour gravy over fries and then top with cheese curds. Putting the cheese curds on before other toppings will allow them to melt slightly from the heat of the fries and gravy. Then add black beans, bell peppers, jalapeno, cilantro and all other desired toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy!