Description
A delicious and healthy vegan alternative to traditional pulled pork, made with shredded carrots and a flavorful BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrots, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
- 1 cup coleslaw (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Stir in the shredded carrots, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and have absorbed the flavors.
- While the carrots are cooking, toast the hamburger buns if desired.
- Once the carrots are ready, remove the skillet from heat. Use a fork to shred the carrots further, creating a pulled texture.
- Serve the pulled carrots on the toasted buns, topped with coleslaw if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce to the carrot mixture.
- Substitute the BBQ sauce with a teriyaki sauce for a different flavor profile, and serve with Asian-style slaw for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg