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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Recipes

    All-Natural Carrot Dogs

    Published: Aug 27, 2015 · Updated: Aug 2, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A carrot is the same shape as a hot dog and close enough in color to make a decent substitute. But what about the taste? I promise you, this marinade really takes it to the next level. I think the sesame oil helps, but the vinegar gives it that “cured” flavor, too. Think of this as a fun vegetable side dish rather than as a main dish. Recipe and photo reprinted with permission from The Easy Vegan Cookbook* by Kathy Hester ©2015, published by Page Street Publishing.

    All-Natural Carrot Dogs

    A carrot is the same shape as a hot dog and close enough in color to make a decent substitute. But what about the taste?
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    Course: Vegetable side dish - carrots
    Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Carrot Dogs, carrot recipes, carrot side dish
    Prep Time: 4 hours
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 67kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 4 carrots cut into bun lengths
    • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar and a dash of salt
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or omit for oil-free diets
    • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or substitute soy sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or ½ clove garlic, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
    • Pepper to taste
    • Toasted hot dog bun lettuce or collard leaves, to serve
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    Instructions

    • Heat water in a pot large enough for all the carrots. When it comes to a boil, turn down to medium heat and add the carrots. Cook until you can just pierce them through with a fork; you want them to have a snap when you bite into them. Remove from pot and run cold water over them to stop them from cooking.
    • In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients to make the marinade. Tighten the lid and shake until well mixed.
    • Place the carrots in a container in which they can lie flat. Pour the marinade over them and marinate at least 3 to 4 hours, up to 24. The longer they marinate, the more vinegar flavor they take on. If you know you need to leave them longer than a day, cut the vinegar to ⅛ cup (30 ml). If the carrots are very skinny, keep the marinating time short.
    • To serve, heat the carrots in a 350°F oven, or in a grill pan on a hot grill, until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve in a toasted hot dog bun or wrapped in a lettuce or collard leaf, and pile on your favorite toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10191IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Tip: You can cook these in your slow cooker in the marinade. You need to check on them so they do not get mushy, so it is not a set-it-and-walk-away affair. Cook until a fork just goes through the carrot but it is still slightly firm.

    Nutrition information
    Per serving: Calories 92.1;  Protein: 0.7g; Total fat 3.5g, Carbs: 17.3 g; Sodium:749.7mg, fiber 2g

    Carrot "hot dogs" recipe by Kathy Hester

    • Here are lots more recipes for making the most of carrots.

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