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Vegan BBQ Sandwich with Spaghetti Squash

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Barbecue sandwiches are a quintessential comfort food, but they’re often associated with heavy meats and rich sauces. However, with a little creativity, you can enjoy all the smoky, savory flavors of barbecue in a vegan-friendly way. Make a mouthwatering Vegan BBQ Sandwich using spaghetti squash as the star ingredient. Packed with plant-based goodness and bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your meatless meal plan.

Vegan BBQ Sandwich...You'll never guess the secret ingredient

What can I Substitute for Pulled Pork?

Most vegan BBQ recipes use jackfruit, but I find spaghetti squash to be tastier and easier to cook. Spaghetti squash is a versatile winter squash known for its stringy, noodle-like flesh. It’s a fantastic substitute for pasta in many dishes and works beautifully as the base for our Vegan BBQ Sandwich. Not only does spaghetti squash provide a light and nutritious alternative to bread, but it also absorbs the flavors of the barbecue sauce, creating a satisfyingly savory and tender filling that’s perfect for sandwiches.

How to Make a Vegan BBQ Sandwich

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare Spaghetti Squash

Begin by preparing the spaghetti squash as mentioned HERE.

Step 2 – Remove and cool

Now carefully remove squash from the Crock Pot and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3 – Rake

Use a fork to rake out the spaghetti squash and put it in a small skillet.

Step 4 – Pour Sauce

Pour you favorite barbecue sauce over the squash and mix well.

Step – 5

Once all the sauce to mix well with the squash then scoop it onto buns.

Serve

These Vegan BBQ Sandwiches are perfect for a pot luck. You could even return the BBQ Spaghetti Squash to the Crock Pot for transport and to keep it warm. Serve leftover on top of baked potatoes. We enjoyed these sandwiches with pasta salad on the side.

Customization Tips

Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Adjust the amount of barbecue sauce to make the sandwiches saucier or less saucy, depending on your preference. Personally, I’m partial to my Homemade BBQ Sauce.

Homemade Vegan Barbecue Sauce

Experiment with different seasonings and spices to add depth of flavor to the barbecue sauce. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce.

Get creative with your sandwich toppings! Coleslaw adds a crunchy texture and tangy flavor, while pickles provide a refreshing contrast to the smoky barbecue sauce. Sliced onions add a sharp bite and additional layers of flavor to the sandwiches.

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Vegan BBQ Sandwich

Vegan BBQ Sandwich...You'll never guess the secret ingredient

Savor the smoky, savory flavors of barbecue in a vegan-friendly way with our mouthwatering Vegan BBQ Sandwich recipe! Made with tender spaghetti squash and flavorful barbecue sauce, this plant-based delight is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 bottle of your favorite Barbecue Sauce (I use Organicville’s Original BBQ Sauce)
  • 1 package buns (we use gluten-free buns)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Spaghetti Squash as mentioned HERE.
  2. Carefully remove squash from the Crock Pot and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Use a fork to rake out the spaghetti squash and put it in a small skillet.
  4. Pour you favorite barbecue sauce over the squash and mix well.
  5. All the sauce to mix well with the squash then scoop it onto buns.

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© Heather Mayes

The Easiest Way to Cook Spaghetti Squash

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If you like Spaghetti Squash I may be your new best friend! Why? Because I’m about to tell you the EASIEST way to cook Spaghetti Squash. Want more good news…you don’t need the oven.

I kid you not! The easiest way to cook spaghetti squash is in the Crock-Pot!

Before I discovered how easy it was to cook Spaghetti Squash in the Crock Pot I hated to cook it. For one thing, it is always really hard for me to cut the squash in half length-wise and every recipe I’d ever seen told me to do it that way. Second, I don’t like to use the oven unless it’s winter because it heats up my house. Third, every recipe told me to use oil and that is a no-no in my house.

The Easiest Way to Make Spaghetti Squash

The Spaghetti Squash doesn’t really NEED to be sautéed (it’s already cooked) but in an informal poll I did on Facebook everyone who LOVED Spaghetti Squash sautéed it after roasting.

I’ll admit I like it better that way too. My FAVORITE way to use Spaghetti Squash is in my Vegan BBQ Sandwiches!

I’ve got a few more easy Crock Pot Recipes! Try my Easy Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole or my Cheezy Crock Pot Brown Rice and Broccoli Casserole. They are both family and reader favorites.