BBQ Pulled Sweet Potato Sandwich with Slaw
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
Instructions
For the sweet potatoes
- 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'
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients