BBQ Lion's Mane Mushroom Sandwich
BBQ Lion's Mane Mushroom Sandwich
Ingredients
For the BBQ Lion's Mane
- 1 pound lion's mane mushrooms, cleaned, gently pulled apart into steak-like pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns, or other sturdy sandwich buns, split
- 1 cup coleslaw, prepared, for serving
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced, for serving
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for toasting buns (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the lion's mane mushroom pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all mushroom pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned lion's mane mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly browned.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Remove the mushrooms from the oven. In the same bowl, add the roasted mushrooms and pour in the BBQ sauce. Toss until all the mushrooms are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Return the BBQ-coated mushrooms to the baking sheet and spread them out. Bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly caramelized and sticky.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the mushrooms are finishing, if desired, brush the cut sides of the brioche buns with melted butter. Toast the buns in a dry pan over medium heat or under the broiler until lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous portion of the BBQ lion's mane mushrooms on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with coleslaw and sliced pickles. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
BBQ Lion's Mane Mushroom Sandwich
For the BBQ Lion's Mane
- 1 pound lion's mane mushrooms, cleaned, gently pulled apart into steak-like pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns, or other sturdy sandwich buns, split
- 1 cup coleslaw, prepared, for serving
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced, for serving
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for toasting buns (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the lion's mane mushroom pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all mushroom pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned lion's mane mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly browned.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Remove the mushrooms from the oven. In the same bowl, add the roasted mushrooms and pour in the BBQ sauce. Toss until all the mushrooms are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Return the BBQ-coated mushrooms to the baking sheet and spread them out. Bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly caramelized and sticky.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the mushrooms are finishing, if desired, brush the cut sides of the brioche buns with melted butter. Toast the buns in a dry pan over medium heat or under the broiler until lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous portion of the BBQ lion's mane mushrooms on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with coleslaw and sliced pickles. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min