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BBQ Pulled Sweet Potato Sandwich with Slaw

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pulled Sweet Potato
  • 3 sweet potatoes grated (use box grater or food processor)
  • 2 tbps olive oil
  • 1/2 c bbq sauce add extra to taste (up to 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce to taste
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar apple cider vinegar can be substituted
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp soy sauce tamari can be substituted
  • liquid smoke optional and use sparingly
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • bun or bread of choice lightly toasted
  • arugula
Quick Coleslaw
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced or shredded
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 3 tbps white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbps olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

For the sweet potatoes
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the grated sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
    Add spices, bbq sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper and liquid smoke and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
For the 'slaw'
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients
Top toasted bun or bread with arugula, slaw and sweet potato.