Vegan BBQ Sandwich with Autumn Glory Apple Slaw

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Hold onto your hats friends, I’ve got THE BEST BBQ sandwich coming your way this morning. A big ol’ roll stuffed with simple bbq lentils and a massive pile of tangy apple slaw on top. These sandwiches are perfect for upcoming game watch parties, weeknight dinners or a hearty lunch.

The first time I made these, BL ended up going back for a second sandwich and then eating most of the filling and slaw together with a fork after he was done with that. Safe to say these are a winner. It’s no secret that we love lentils in my house, and this simple meal is the perfect way to enjoy more plant-based protein in your diet.

They also couldn’t be easier to make! The lentils are sautéed with onion, shredded carrots and lots of smoky spices. The idea of adding in shredded carrots comes from Dana over at Minimalist Baker who uses this technique to give the mixture more of a stringy, pulled-pork look. I think the addition of carrots also adds a subtle sweetness and helps to hold the lentil filling together. However, the trick is making sure that your carrots are freshly shredded; pre-shredded ones in a bag won’t work the same way. I use my food processor to finely shred them, but a box shredder will also work.

For the apple slaw, I’m using one of my favorite apples: Autumn Glory Apples by Superfresh Growers. If you’re unfamiliar with this apple brand, they are grown in Central Washington and have a brilliant flavor, crisp texture and pinkish-red blush to them. Personally, I think they taste a lot like caramel apple cider, the perfect apple to bake with to balance savory recipes or just snack on! Vander loves these apples most with a thin smear of almond butter.

If you like Fuji and Golden Delicious apples, then you will love these as they are a cross between the two! However, like all fruit grown by Superfresh Growers, they are completely GMO-free. I can find them in my local grocery store and at Trader Joe’s!

I wanted the slaw for these vegan BBQ sandwiches to be sweet and tangy, and the Autumn Glory apples provide the perfect balance of the two. I combined shredded apples with shredded green cabbage, a little lemon juice and apple cider vinegar and dairy-free mayo.

I hope you enjoy these vegan BBQ sandwiches as much as we did! If you’re looking for more hearty vegan sandwiches, then you’ll want to try my cashew cheese veggie sandwiches, vegan egg salad sandwiches or curry tempeh wrap!

Vegan BBQ Sandwich with Autumn Glory Apple Slaw

• Author: Alex Caspero
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
• Category: dinner, lunch
• Method: stove top
• Cuisine: American, BBQ

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Vegan BBQ Sandwich with Autumn Glory Apple Slaw! This vegan lentil BBQ sandwich is perfect for game-days, Superbowl or weeknight dinners. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber and so delicious.

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• Author: Alex Caspero
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
• Category: dinner, lunch
• Method: stove top
• Cuisine: American, BBQ

• Author: Alex Caspero
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
• Category: dinner, lunch
• Method: stove top
• Cuisine: American, BBQ

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Ingredients

Vegan BBQ Sandwich Filling

• 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup packed finely shredded carrots (freshly shredded, see notes)
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup BBQ sauce

Autumn Glory Apple Slaw

• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 2 Autumn Glory Apples, shredded
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup vegan mayo
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, for serving

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Instructions

1. Add the lentils into a medium saucepan and cover with water by at least one inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are just cooked, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. While the lentils are cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients and make the slaw. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mayo, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard and salt pepper. Add in the cabbage and Autumn Glory Apples and stir until combined and dressed. Taste, adding more salt/pepper/vinegar as needed. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Add in the molasses, spices, cooked lentils and BBQ sauce and cook another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through and thick. Taste, adding more spices/molasses/BBQ sauce as desired.
4. To serve, divide the lentil mixture among 4 toasted hamburger buns and pile high with the prepared Autumn Glory Apple Slaw! 

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