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Barbecue Spaghetti Squash Sliders

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
SERVINGS 6
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 6
Calories 464 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • Parchment paper
  • 1 spaghetti squash medium about 3 lbs.
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided use
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 cups Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
  • ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise or all-natural mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 dash celery seed optional
  • 1 dash black pepper or ground black pepper
  • 1 onion medium finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable broth low-sodium organic
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce all-natural smoked, no sugar added
  • 12 whole-grain dinner rolls small toasted (if desired) cut in half lengthwise
  • 24 pickles thinly-sliced, low-sodium if possible

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375º F.
  • Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membrane.
  • Place spaghetti squash, cut side up, on baking sheet. Evenly drizzle with 1 Tbsp. oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until tender.
  • While spaghetti squash is baking, make coleslaw by combining green and red cabbage, mayonnaise, mustard, celery seed (if desired), and white pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if desired); cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Add broth; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Set aside.
  • Scrape spaghetti squash flesh into stringy noodles. Add to skillet; cook, over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until broth is absorbed.
  • Add barbecue sauce; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until well coated and heated through.
  • Evenly top each bottom roll with spaghetti squash mixture, coleslaw, 2 pickles, and top roll; serve immediately.

Notes

Container Equivalents
2 Green
2 Yellow
2 tsp.
2B Mindset Plate It!
A veggie and FFC as part of lunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 3051mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 10gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1158IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 329mgIron: 5mg
Keyword dinner, lunch, main course, main dish, sandwich, sliders, spaghetti, Spaghetti Squash, squash, vegan
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