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Carrot Dogs

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Enjoy a tasty twist on a classic hot dog with this plant-based carrot dog recipe! Marinated in a savory blend of spices and cooked to perfection, these juicy carrots are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional hot dogs. Serve them up with your favorite toppings and enjoy a guilt-free indulgence!
Prep: 15 mins + overnight Cook: 30 mins Total: 45 mins + overnight Yield: 4 servings
Low Sugar Nut Free

When I first saw carrot dog recipes all over the web, done in a variety of ways, I thought it sounded very strange. But I’m adventurous when it comes to plant-based foods, so I had to give it a try. Surprisingly, they’re so good that even my omnivore friends love them! I am not sure where this idea originated, but many thanks to the creator.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 large carrots
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium tamari
  • 1 tsp molasses
  • ¼ tsp liquid smoke
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 4 whole-grain hot dog buns, toasted if desired
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Instructions

Instructions

  • 1. Peel the carrots, trim the ends, and cut them to the length of your hot dog buns.
  • 2. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain the carrots in a colander and put them under cold running water. This shocks them and prevents them from getting any softer.
  • 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, tamari, molasses, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Transfer the marinade to a large ziptop bag and add the cooled carrots. Toss gently to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 5. Remove the carrots from the marinade and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through and slightly browned.
  • 6. Serve the carrots in the hot dog buns with your choice of toppings.

Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips

  • 1. Top your hot dog with any of the following toppings: ketchup, mustard, diced onion, plant-based coleslaw, sauerkraut, relish or a plant-based chili.

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