Lion's Mane Pulled No-Pork Sandwich

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Tapioca starch
• 2 tbsp Green onion (Chopped)
• 0.5 Red bell pepper (Finely chopped)
• 2 cups Broccoli coleslaw mix
• 3 tbsp Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Red wine vinegar
• 0.5 tsp Sugar
• Salt (To taste, for the broccoli coleslaw)
• Black pepper (To taste, for the broccoli coleslaw)
• 0.25 lb Lion's mane mushroom (Pull apart into small pieces resembling shredded meat)
• 2 Pretzel or burger buns (Use pretzel buns or burger buns)
• Crispy onions or jalapeños (For topping; estimated 20 g)
• Salt (To taste, for seasoning the mushrooms and sandwich)
• Black pepper (To taste, for seasoning the mushrooms and sandwich)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 370°F (188°C). Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Pull the lion's mane mushroom apart by hand into small, shredded pieces that resemble pulled meat.

3. 3

   Place the shredded mushroom in a grill or sauté pan and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Cook the mushroom over low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it releases its moisture and the pan is mostly dry.

5. 5

   Spread the cooked mushroom evenly over the parchment-lined baking dish.

6. 6

   Bake at 370°F (188°C), tossing the mushroom frequently to prevent burning, until the pieces begin to crisp. The exact time will depend on their moisture content.

7. 7

   While the mushroom is baking, combine the broccoli coleslaw mix, vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir until evenly coated, then set aside.

8. 8

   In a separate bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, olive oil, tapioca starch, chopped green onion, and finely chopped red bell pepper until combined.

9. 9

   Remove the mushroom from the oven and stir it into the sauce until every piece is coated.

10. 10

    Return the sauced mushroom to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until hot and slightly caramelized.

11. 11

    Build the sandwiches by filling the pretzel or burger buns with the saucy lion's mane and broccoli coleslaw. Top with crispy onions or jalapeños, season with additional salt and pepper if desired, and serve.

Notes

The recipe emphasizes crisping the lion's mane before coating it with sauce for the best texture. Toss the mushroom frequently while baking to avoid burning.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• sandwich
• vegan
• plant-based
• dairy-free
• vegetarian
• baked
• barbecue