We Made Vegan Soul Food BBQ Ribs

seitan

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tempeh is less processed and higher in protein.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories.

liquid smoke

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika adds a similar flavor without the processing.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

In a food processor, chop the young jackfruit, portobello mushrooms, and plant-based sausages.

In a coffee grinder, finely grind the chia seeds and mix with spring water until a jelly-like texture forms.

Add the jelly-like chia mixture to the bowl with the chopped ingredients.

Combine the Creole seasoning, sea salt, pepper, white spelt flour, BBQ sauce, and mustard into the same bowl.

Mix all ingredients well and form a rectangle about 2 inches in height.

Using a knife, lightly press into the mixture to design lines for style.

Spray with avocado cooking oil.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 35 minutes.

Glaze with BBQ sauce and return to the oven for an additional 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cut into rib-shaped strips.

Add to the grill and cook until grill marks appear, enhancing flavor and BBQ taste.

Glaze with BBQ sauce before serving.

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