Recipes · Canadian · Side Dishes

Poutine

One serving has 579 kcal and 19 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of pyridoxine (56%), phosphorus (52%), vitamin K (46%), zinc (40%), calcium (39%) and copper (33%). Ready in 35 minutes.

Poutine
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  • Preparation: 15 min
  • Cooking: 20 min
  • Makes: 1 serving (350 g)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Contains: beef, dairy, gluten

Ingredients

  • 200 g Potatoes, russet, raw
  • 20 g Vegetable oil
  • 50 g Cheddar cheese
  • 80 g Gravy, beef

Method

  1. Cut the potatoes into fries, soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Fry in the oil at 175 °C (350 °F) for 8-10 minutes, until golden and crisp; drain and season lightly.
  3. Warm the gravy in a small pan until hot.
  4. Pile the fries on a plate, scatter the cheese curds (the cheddar listed) over while the fries are still hot enough to soften them slightly, and pour the hot gravy over the top.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer servingShare of a day's need
Energy579 kcal27%
Carbohydrates41.7 g
Water246 mL
Fiber2.9 g10%
Protein18.7 g39%
Tryptophan0.27 g
Threonine0.52 g
Isoleucine0.6 g
Leucine0.97 g
Lysine0.51 g
Methionine0.27 g
Cystine0.06 g
Phenylalanine0.54 g
Tyrosine0.55 g
Valine0.7 g
Histidine0.27 g
Fat38.7 g
Monounsaturated10 g
Polyunsaturated12.1 g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.01 g
Omega-610.8 g
Saturated13.5 g
Trans-Fats0.14 g
Cholesterol51.9 mg
Calcium386 mg39%
Copper0.3 mg33%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium61.1 mg20%
Manganese0.49 mg27%
Phosphorus362 mg52%
Potassium937 mg20%
Selenium15.8 µg29%
Sodium843 mg
Zinc3.2 mg40%
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.2 mg18%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.31 mg28%
Niacin (vitamin B3)2.6 mg19%
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.82 mg16%
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)0.73 mg56%
Folate (vitamin B9)43.1 µg11%
Cobalamin (vitamin B12)0.63 µg26%
Choline38.5 mg9%
Vitamin A169 µg24%
Vitamin C11.4 mg15%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)12 IU2%
Vitamin E2 mg14%
Vitamin K41.7 µg46%

Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.

Climate footprint

0.6 kg CO2e a serving: higher than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.

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