Lentil & Mushroom Sweet Potato Poutine - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 4 orange or white flesh sweet potatoes (about 2.2 lbs/1 kg)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
• salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (500 mL) vegetable or chicken stock
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained & rinsed (see tips)
• 1 cup (250 mL) mozzarella cheese curds
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh chives