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Pulled Eggplant BBQ

featured in Six Delicious Ways to Enjoy Eggplants

This vegan version of a classic BBQ dish is just as satisfying and flavorful as the original. The shredded eggplant has a meaty texture that pairs perfectly with the tangy BBQ sauce.

Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
78% would make again
Pulled Eggplant BBQ

Inspired by liveandleteat.com

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 3 medium eggplants
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ½ cups vegetarian barbecue sauce (435 g)
  • 6 buns
  • coleslaw, for serving, optional

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 410
  • Fat 4g
  • Carbs 85g
  • Fiber 9g
  • Sugar 31g
  • Protein 10g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the eggplant on a non-stick baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Bake for 20 minutes, until the skin is wrinkled. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°F (80°C).
  3. Transfer the eggplant to a large bowl and cover. Let cool and sweat for 10-15 minutes, until the skin peels off easily, and they are cool enough to handle.
  4. Trim the stems from the eggplant and remove the skin completely. Tear the eggplant flesh into thin strips and set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne, brown sugar, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  6. Add the eggplant strips to a non-stick baking sheet and sprinkle with the spice mix. Mix well with your hands to coat.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the ends of the eggplant strips start to dry out.
  8. Increase the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C)
  9. Pour the barbecue sauce over the eggplant and toss well to coat.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes more, until the sauce has been absorbed by the eggplant.
  11. Pile the eggplant on the buns and top with coleslaw, if desired.
  12. Enjoy!
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