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Easy Carrot Dogs
This plant-based alternative to hot dogs is surprisingly tasty! Easy carrot dogs are just 30 minutes away.
Course
Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine
American Vegan
Keyword
30 minute meal, vegan hot dog, vegetarian hot dog
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
carrot dogs
Calories
224
kcal
Author
Beth Hornback
Ingredients
8
carrots, peeled and trimmed to hot dog bun length
8
hot dog buns
1
cup
soy sauce or tamari
2
tablespoons
liquid smoke
2
tablespoons
steak sauce or vegan worcestershire sauce
2
tablespoons
maple syrup
2
tablespoons
ketchup or tomato paste
2
cups
water
Instructions
How to make Carrot Dogs on the Stovetop
In a medium saucepan, whisk together liquid ingredients.
Add peeled carrots and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook carrots until barely fork-tender, 8-10 minutes depending on thickness.
Remove from the heat and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from the cooking liquid and serve with desired toppings.
How to make Carrot Dogs in the Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
All all liquid ingredients into the Instant Pot insert, and whisk to combine.
Add carrots and lock the lid.
Cook at high pressure for 3 minutes, then release pressure manually.
Let sit in the marinade for 15-20 minutes, simmering in the liquid if not all the way cooked.
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Notes
Topping ideas for carrot dogs:
Classic - mustard, ketchup, relish, onions
Coleslaw -
southwestern
or
classic
Vegan Mac & Cheese - yes, I went there,
yes, it’s awesome
Vegan Chili -
this is a good one
, just saying
Nutrition
Serving:
1
carrot dog
|
Calories:
224
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
40
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
2.7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1.1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Sodium:
1232
mg
|
Potassium:
1253
mg
|
Fiber:
5.3
g
|
Sugar:
12.3
g
|
Vitamin A:
1800
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6.6
mg
|
Calcium:
140
mg
|
Iron:
1.8
mg