carrot dogs

Carrot dogs are a healthy alternative to vegan hot dogs. This carrot dog recipe will tempt your taste buds and leave you satisfied! Made in a skillet or grilled outdoors, no one will believe these veggie dogs are made from carrots.

Carrot Dogs

vegetable broth

soy sauce

Worcestershire Sauce (I used Annie's)

Tablespoon rice vinegar

hickory liquid smoke

maple syrup

garlic powder

onion powder

Trim and peel carrots, selecting ones that are...

Trim and peel carrots, selecting ones that are approximately the same size.

In a pot, add 1 teaspoon of salt...

In a pot, add 1 teaspoon of salt and the carrots.

Bring to a boil and boil for 10...

Using tongs, gently remove the carrots and run...

Using tongs, gently remove the carrots and run them under cold water until they are room temperature and easy to hold.

In a large plastic bag or a container...

In a large plastic bag or a container (the width of the carrots, combine all the ingredients (I used a large ziplock bag)

Place the carrots gently in the bag and...

Place the carrots gently in the bag and seal, allowing the carrots to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Using a non-stick skillet, heat the pan to...

Using a non-stick skillet, heat the pan to low and gently place the carrots in the pan.

When the pan reaches temperature, add a small...

When the pan reaches temperature, add a small amount of marinade from the bag and all the carrots to cook until the marinade dissipates.

Then, rotate the carrot dogs, add a little...

Then, rotate the carrot dogs, add a little more marinade, and repeat this process of rotating and adding fluid until all the liquid is gone from the bag and the pan.

Serve in heated buns with your favorite toppings.

Heat the grill to low. When it is...

Heat the grill to low. When it is preheated, place the carrot dogs directly on the grill.

Using a brush, add the marinade to the...

Using a brush, add the marinade to the carrot dogs continuously as you turn them until all the liquid is gone.

These easy and delicious carrot dogs are pure vegan magic! They’re a long-time reader favorite, remarkably simple to make, and the marinade uses common pantry staples. Both the flavor and texture are so mind-blowing; you’ll be shocked you’re eating a carrot!

water

Tbsp rice vinegar

Tbsp apple cider vinegar

tsp liquid smoke

tsp black pepper

tsp smoked paprika

carrots

hot dog buns (check ingredients to ensure vegan friendliness)

First, shape and boil your carrots: Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Peel the carrots and cut the ends off, so they are able to fit into the bun. We also like to use our peeler to round off the ends of the carrots, making them look more like hot dogs. Add them to the pot and boil for about 10 -15 minutes. The time will vary depending on the thickness of your carrots. When you can easily stick a fork in them (but before they're falling apart), they're ready. Remove carefully with tongs.

While the carrots boil, make the marinade: In a shallow dish, whisk together all the ingredients. When ready, add your boiled carrots, cover, and set in the fridge to marinate for 24 hours.

Finally, make and serve: Pull your dogs out of the fridge and heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a Tbsp of refined coconut oil and allow it to melt (sub veg broth for oil-free). Add your carrots carefully along with 3 Tbsp of the marinade and sauté them for about 5 – 10 minutes, rolling them around often. You want the outsides to get a little charred, so it really looks like a hot dog. Serve your carrot dogs in buns immediately with ALL the toppings!

Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. We suggest reheating them in a saute pan, covered, with a Tbsp or two of the marinade.

Carrot dogs are a delicious way of enjoying traditional hot dogs without meat. The best thing is that it looks so much like the traditional one. No one will be able to know if you have carrots inside.

hot dog buns

coconut aminos liquid aminos

nutritional yeast flakes

sesame oil

smoked paprika

oil or cooking spray (for sauteing)

ketchup

Mustard

relish

Wash the carrots to get rid of dirt. Cut the crown and peel them.

In a saucepan, add vegetable broth, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, maple syrup, nutritional yeast flakes, sesame oil, smoked paprika,  and place it on the stovetop.

Add carrots and let them boil for about 15 minutes or until they are tender.

Heat a large skillet or a frying pan on medium-high, add oil or cooking spray. Cook carrots until golden brown on all sides.

Cut the hot dog bun in the middle, and place the cooked carrot on top.

Add toppings and serve.

These looks healthy and tasty I really love it

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