Carrot Dogs

This marinade has all the flavors I used to love in a grilled hot dog, and the texture is surprisingly perfect!

I was vegan for over three years before I decided to finally give these a try. I thought I would hate them! It took so long for me to give carrot dogs a chance because the idea of trying to eat a big, crunchy carrot with some bread and mustard around it did not interest me at all. Thankfully, that’s not what carrot dogs are really like! The carrots are boiled and marinaded, so the actual carrot flavor is very subtle, and it’s easy to get them to a nice soft, yet firm, hot-dog-like texture. Trust me, if you’re as skeptical about carrot dogs as I was, give them a chance! This is my favorite marinade and process, but the recipe is easily customizable to your flavor and texture preference.

Ingredients:

• 6 medium-large carrots (or 2 small ones per hot dog bun)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder

Method:

• Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them to fit in a hot dog bun (or as long as you want).
• Boil the carrots for 10-12 minutes uncovered. To test if they’re done, poke them with a fork. They should be soft enough to pierce to the center, but still firm, like a hot dog.
• Mix all of the remaining ingredients in a bowl, then transfer to a shallow dish that will fit all of the carrots in a single row.
• Drain the carrots and lay them in the shallow dish. Gently poke each of them 5-10 times with a fork, then flip and do the same. This will help them soak up the marinade.

• I always let the carrots marinate in the fridge overnight, rotating them a few times that night and then again the next day, so they soak up as much flavor as evenly as possible.
• When they’re ready to cook, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until heated through and done to your liking.

Serve with your favorite toppings along with some potato chips and vegan french onion dip. Enjoy & share!

Carrot Dogs

These carrot dogs are amazing!! The marinade flavor is so delicious and satisfying, and the texture is perfectly soft, yet firm (like a real hot dog)!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Marinating time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 6

Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 6 carrots
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder
• 6 hot dog buns vegan

Instructions

 

• Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them to fit in a hot dog bun (or as long as you want).
• Boil the carrots for 10-12 minutes uncovered. To test if they're done, poke them with a fork. They should be soft enough to pierce to the center, but still firm, like a hot dog.
• Mix all of the remaining ingredients in a bowl, then transfer to a shallow dish that will fit all of the carrots in a single row.
• Drain the carrots and lay them in the shallow dish. Gently poke each of them 5-10 times with a fork, then flip and do the same. This will help them soak up the marinade.
• I always let the carrots marinate in the fridge overnight, rotating them a few times that night and then again the next day, so they soak up as much flavor as evenly as possible.
• When they're ready to cook, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until heated through and done to your liking.
• Serve with your favorite toppings along with some potato chips and vegan french onion dip. Enjoy & share!

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 649mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 12193IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg

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