Vegan Hot Dogs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Hot Dogs
Description
The Vegan Hot Dogs recipe transforms carrot sticks into a savory plant-based hot dog alternative. Carrots, peeled and trimmed to bun size, are steamed until tender but retain some bite. They are then soaked overnight in a tangy, smoky marinade made from apple cider vinegar, tamari, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Grilling the marinated carrots with a light drizzle of avocado oil gives them a charred surface that contributes a robust, smoky flavor and appealing texture. This approach balances the natural sweetness of carrots with spices and umami-rich tamari, mimicking traditional hot dog flavor profiles.
Once grilled, the carrot hot dogs are placed in buns and topped with homemade relish and any desired fixings, allowing for customization. The method provides a satisfying vegan main with firm but tender bites and smoky seasoning that complements common hot dog accompaniments.
Ingredients
- 8 carrot 1½ pounds, medium, hot dog-sized
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup tamari
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- water as needed
- avocado oil for drizzling
- hot dog buns for serving
- relish for serving, homemade
- Desired fixings
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and trim them to the size of your hot dog buns.
- Place the carrots in a steamer basket and set over a pot filled with 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a simmer, cover, and steam for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender but still a little firm in the middle.
- Meanwhile, make the marinade. In a shallow container or baking dish, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, tamari, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add the steamed carrots and enough water to fully submerge the carrots in the marinade. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to the fridge to marinate overnight.
- Grill the carrot hot dogs. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the carrots from the marinade and pat dry. Drizzle with avocado oil and grill for 5 to 7 minutes, or until well-charred, turning as grill marks form on each side.
- Remove from the grill and serve in buns with homemade relish and your desired fixings.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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