Smoky Carrot Dogs

by Alison Casha November 2, 2024

by Alison Casha

Saturdays are made for relaxing after a busy week and if you’re having a night in, these carrot dogs make the perfect weekend dinner! Easy, cheap, fast to prepare and most importantly healthy, especially for children. Try preparing them together for some good fun in the kitchen, and let them choose their own toppings! You won’t believe how tasty they are until you try them.

Carrot Dogs
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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

Ingredients (the marinade will be enough for up to 8 carrot dogs):

Large carrots (one per person) cleaned, peeled and trimmed. Try to get them of a regular size and as long as the hot dog buns you choose.

2 cups vegetable stock

2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

2 tbsp Soy Sauce

2 tbsp Liquid Smoke (plant-based)

1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Onion Powder

2 tbsp Maple Syrup

3/4 cup ketchup

For the toppings:

Hot dog buns, I chose low carb protein buns (plant-based) for a healthier meal

Ketchup, mayo, mustard, BBQ sauce - whatever you like

Crispy fried onion bits

Baked Beans in tomato sauce (for the protein part)

Dried parsley

Instructions

Peel the carrots with a vegetable peeler to make them as smooth as possible, and trim them to the same length as the hot dog buns, trying to replicate the shape of frankfurters.

In a measuring jug place all the ingredients listed: vegetable stock, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and maple syrup, whisking them well.

Place the peeled carrots in a shallow pot or wok, in which they can fit well horizontally and pour the marinade over them.

Bring the flame to a medium heat until it starts to boil. Reduce the heat, cover and let the carrots simmer until fork tender, turning them from time to time to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Remove from heat, and allow to rest. The marinade will thicken into a sauce, and stick to the carrots.

Slice open the buns lengthwise (top) and place one carrot in each bun.

Decorate with sauces you like, I chose mayo, mustard, ketchup and BBQ - all plant-based of course. I also added baked beans for added protein, crispy fried onion bits for the crunch, and dried parsley for a touch of green.

Enjoy with a side salad, or fries (which I omit to stay low on carbs).

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Alison Casha

Alison has a passion for vegan cooking and loves sharing this enthusiasm with others. She believes food can be simple to prepare and delicious to eat. Whilst being a vegetarian most of her life she has now transitioned to a vegan lifestyle after becoming more aware about the negative impact of the dairy and egg industry on our health, the environment and the animals themselves.

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