Carrot Dogs
 
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You'll never want a hot dog made of mystery meat once you try these smoky, salty carrot dogs! Add your favorite toppings and don't feel guilty for eating more than one!
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Recipe type: Vegan
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4-6 carrots, trimmed to the size of a bun and peeled, roughly the same width
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 T. rice vinegar
  • ½ T. apple cider vinegar
  • ½ t. liquid smoke
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ t. smoked paprika
  • ¼ t. black pepper
  • ⅛ t. onion powder
  • 4 whole wheat hot dog buns or cabbage leaves, collards, Romaine, etc.
  • Hot dog toppings of your choice
Instructions
  1. Boil carrots in a medium pot for 6-8 minutes, until the thicker ends can easily be pierced with a fork, but are not mushy.
  2. While the carrots are boiling, whisk together the liquids, garlic, and spices.
  3. Drain and rinse the carrots in cold water.
  4. Place the cooked carrots in a doubled large ziploc bag or container with the marinade and place in the fridge to marinate all day or overnight.
  5. Prior to serving, cook carrots in a sauté pan with a splash of the marinade until the carrots are browned on the outside, 8-10 mins, or cook them on a grill like you would a normal hot dog. If you're pressed for time or are just feeling lazy like I usually am, simply place marinated carrots in a microwave-safe dish with a splash of the marinade and microwave them roughly 1.5-2 mins on each side (3-4 min total).
  6. Place carrots in buns and top with whatever hot dog toppings you like!
Recipe by Daily Dose of Greens at https://dailydoseofgreens.com/2016/06/08/psa-carrot-dogs-delicious/