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Vegan Pulled Pork Burger with caramelized onion Burger vegan reteta

Vegan Pulled Pork Burger with Caramelized Onion

This is the best vegan pulled pork burger recipe you'll ever make! Made with no exotic and expensive ingredients, just with simple, affordable foods.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Choose Serving Size 6

Ingredients 

  • 500 g oyster mushrooms Pleurotus
  • 6 burger buns I used gluten-free hamburger buns by Schar
  • 3 Tbsps vegan mayo
  • arugula

Condiments mix:

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsps carob powder
  • 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 3 Tbsps olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • sea salt to taste

BBQ spice mix:

  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • ⅓ tsp thyme
  • ¼ tsp coriander ground
  • ⅓ tsp pepper ground
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika optional, but recommended
  • ¼ tsp mustard seeds ground
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Caramelized onions:

  • 2 onions julienned
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  • Slice mushrooms into thin, long strips. Put them in a bowl.
  • Add all condiments and spices. Mix well.
  • Place them all in a large pan, over medium heat.
  • Saute for 20 minutes. Add a little bit of water if necessary, so the mushrooms won't burn.When ready, remove from heat.
  • In a separate pan, heat some oil and add julienned onions. Sprinkle with salt and slowly caramelize them. If you want to know how to caramelize onions, check out this step-by-step method.
  • Cut each bun in half. Spread 1/2 Tbsp of vegan mayo on each bun. Add oyster mushrooms "pulled pork", a couple of arugula leaves, caramelized onion and eat!