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    BBQ Mushroom Sandwich

    Published on March 7, 2019 by Kate, Updated on September 6, 2020 - Leave a Comment

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    Do you love mushrooms?  Are you going for a 'meaty' texture without the meat?  This marvelous mushroom sandwich delivers all that and more!!  Make your own delicious BBQ sauce while your mushrooms are cooking, and voila!  A naturally vegan mushroom sandwich no one can resist!

    As someone who has been vegetarian/vegan for most of their life, I've never actually tasted "pulled pork".  However, from what I gather, it has a rather stringy chewy texture and a lovely barbecue sauce.  This mushroom sandwich is meant to be similar, having a meaty 'pulled' texture and a wonderful smoky barbecue sauce included in this recipe while still keeping it plant-based and heart healthy!

    side shot of mushroom sandwich with spinach and red onion on a round bun

    How to make a mushroom sandwich:

    First, grab your mushrooms (I used a mixture of Cremini and White Button mushrooms) and gently wipe them with a clean dish towel or paper towel to remove dirt.

    (Rinse the mushrooms a bit if you must, but avoid soaking them in water at all.  We don't want them soaking it up!)

    Then using a fork, starting with the stems, gently shred the mushrooms.  If they break apart into chunks instead, don't fret; pieces with a variety of shape and texture is what we are going for here.

    overhead shot of button and cremini mushrooms being shredded for vegan mushroom sandwich

    Here's a closeup of the shredding technique I like to use.

    overhead closeup shot of button mushroom being shredded with a fork for mushroom sandwich

    Once you've gotten them all shredded, transfer the mushrooms to a skillet with a tablespoon or two of oil, mince and add the fresh garlic, and sauté over medium heat.  Getting them a bit browned adds a lovely complexity to the taste.

    overhead shot of peeled garlic beside skillet full of shredded mushrooms

    While the mushrooms sauté, add the ingredients for the barbecue sauce to a small mixing bowl:  tomato paste, molasses, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, water, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, soy sauce, agave, and salt.

    Spicy note:  This recipe calls for 1 teaspoon minced Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce - that equals about 1 pepper.  This gives the BBQ sauce wonderful flavor, and while I wouldn't rate it as 'spicy' it isn't mild either.  Consider using half the amount if you prefer very mild food.

    overhead shot of ingredients for bbq sauce in a small mixing bowl for mushroom sandwich

    Mix all of that together until well combined.

    closeup shot of bbq sauce for mushroom sandwich in a light blue bowl with whisk

    Now pour your freshly made barbecue sauce over the sautéed mushrooms.

    overhead shot of cooked mushrooms in skillet with barbecue sauce being added

    Mix together until well combined and taste test for saltiness.

    overhead shot of finished mushroom filling for sandwich

    Serve it up on a delicious toasted bun!

    side closeup shot of barbecue mushrooms on a sandwich bun

    Just so you know, this is a messy, drippy, finger-licking delicious sandwich!!  If you're dainty, you might opt for an open-face sandwich and use a fork and knife!  Otherwise have napkins ready, and enjoy the experience!

    How much does this BBQ mushroom sandwich recipe make?

    This recipe makes a generous serving for three over-loaded giant mushroom sandwiches (as pictured).  You could easily stretch it to 4 sandwiches if needed.

    overhead shot of two mushroom sandwiches on white plates with red onions and spinach scattered around

    Hope you enjoy making these vegan Mushroom Sandwiches!  You may also enjoy:

    • Vegan Chickpea Burgers
    • Best Veggie Mushroom-Oat Burger
    • Ultra Creamy Vegan Stroganoff
    • Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese

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    closeup side shot of vegan mushroom sandwich on a white plate

    BBQ 'Pulled' Mushroom Sandwich

    This simple barbecue Mushroom Sandwich is just dripping (literally) with rich flavors and has a wonderful 'meaty' texture created by 'pulled' mushrooms!  Takes just around half an hour from start to finish!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Kate

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz Mushrooms, cremini/button
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced

    Barbecue Sauce

    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or Bragg's liquid aminos
    • 2 teaspoon molasses
    • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
    • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Clean the mushrooms by gently wiping them with a clean dish towel or paper towel to remove dirt.
      (Rinse the mushrooms a bit if you must, but avoid soaking them in water. We don’t want them soaking it up!)
    • Use a fork to gently shred the mushrooms, starting with the steams. (If they break apart into chunks instead, don’t fret; pieces with a variety of shape and texture is what we are going for here.)
    • Transfer the shredded mushrooms to a skillet with a tablespoon or two of oil, mince and add the fresh garlic, and sauté over medium heat. Stir frequently. Lightly brown.
    • While the mushrooms sauté (5-8 minutes), add the ingredients for the barbecue sauce to a small mixing bowl: tomato paste, molasses, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, water, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, soy sauce, agave, and salt. 
    • Mix barbecue sauce ingredients together until well combined.
    • Now pour your freshly made barbecue sauce over the sautéed mushrooms. Mix together and taste test for saltiness.
    • Serve it up on a delicious toasted bun!

    Notes

    Spicy note: This recipe calls for 1 teaspoon minced Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce – that equals about 1 pepper. This gives the BBQ sauce wonderful flavor, and while I wouldn’t rate it as ‘spicy’ it isn’t mild either. Consider using half the amount if you prefer very mild food.
    Just so you know, this is a messy, drippy, finger-licking delicious sandwich!!  If you’re dainty, you might opt for an open-face sandwich and use a fork and knife!  Otherwise have napkins ready, and enjoy the experience!

    HOW MUCH DOES THIS BBQ MUSHROOM SANDWICH RECIPE MAKE?

    This recipe makes a generous serving for three over-loaded giant mushroom sandwiches (as pictured).  You could easily stretch it to 4 sandwiches if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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