INGREDIENTS#

FOR THE SAUCE#

  • 1 can (156 ml) tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup HP sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5 drops of tabasco (optional)

FOR THE SANDWICHES#

  • 4 to 5 cups cooked spaghetti squash flesh (see tip)
  • 4 sandwich buns
  • Yellow mustard, for serving
  • Mayonnaise, for serving (optional)
  • 4 pickles, sliced
  • Sprouts or greens of your choice, for serving

STEPS#

  1. In a saucepan, combine all the “sauce” ingredients. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. In a bowl, pour the squash flesh and the sauce. Mix gently.
  3. Top each sandwich bun with mustard, mayonnaise, pickles, the squash mixture and some greens to taste. Enjoy.

TIPS AND TRICKS#

– To cook the squash, cut it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cover each half with plastic wrap, then microwave for 8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then scrape out the flesh with a fork.

– HP sauce is a tamarind-based sauce that adds a tangy touch. You could add Worcestershire sauce for a bit of umami (but it’s not vegetarian).