Vegan Hot Dogs
Tender, smoky carrots marinated and cooked to perfection, nestled in a soft bun with tangy homemade relish and your favorite fixings a flavorful, healthy vegan twist on classic hot dogs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (2 hot dogs each)
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmered, roasted or grilled
- Cuisine: Vegan / Plant-Based
Ingredients
8 medium carrots (about 1½ pounds), peeled and trimmed to hot dog size
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup tamari (or soy sauce)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Water, as needed
Avocado oil, for drizzling
Hot dog buns, for serving
Homemade relish (recipe below)
Desired fixings (mustard, ketchup, onions, pickles, etc.)
Instructions
- Combine apple cider vinegar, tamari, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and enough water to cover the carrots in a large pot or deep skillet.
- Add carrots and simmer uncovered 20–25 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and cool.
- Drizzle carrots with avocado oil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, turning halfway, or grill until lightly charred.
- Place carrots in buns, top with homemade relish and desired fixings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Homemade relish: Mix 1 cup chopped cucumber, ½ cup chopped onion, ½ cup chopped bell pepper, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, salt and pepper; refrigerate 30 minutes.
Substitute other veggies like zucchini or parsnips.
Use soy sauce or coconut aminos instead of tamari.
Omit oil for an oil-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/vegan-hot-dogs/
