First time when I saw carrot dogs in a local market freezer and it did make me curious on how it would taste. Sausage sizzles are quite common in summer in Australia especially at Bunnings. Few years back,it had nothing to offer for vegetarians. Now, however times are getting better, sometimes they do. You can also see veggie corn dogs in the frozen section these days. Marinated carrots, grilled like a traditional hot dog with a smoky flavor are served along with regular hot dogs nowadays at some sizzles and summer cookouts. They are served with hot dog toppings like yellow mustard sauce, barbecue sauce in a toasted hot dog bun.
This meatless hot dogs recipe is pretty simple to make. Carrots are easily available and so are hot dog rolls. It is a great recipe for Bento boxes too. Kids love to see each others lunch boxes. Seeing something similar makes them feel happy too. This is great especially when they have dietary restrictions. Try this carrot dog recipe for your family, and you will not be disappointed! Other great recipes you can make are veggie dogs and tofu hot dogs. Both are rich in protein and yet easy to digest.
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Equipment
- saucepan - For cooking the sausages
- vegetable peeler
Key ingredients
- Whole carrots - use regular carrots. you can peel them if required.
- soy sauce - I prefer light soy sauce
- Tomato sauce - adds sweets/sour flavor to the veggie dogs
- BBQ Spice mix (I prefer the chipotle bbq spice mix, similar to this, you may take any spice mix that you prefer)
- salt as per taste
- Sugar (optional)
Toppings
- Tomato sauce
- Mustard Sauce
Refer to recipe card for details.
Instructions
- Peel the carrots evenly using a vegetable peeler. Cut top and ends of the carrots.
2. Take the sauces and spice,mix them in a pan with water,Switch the gas/heat on the pan so that the marinade mix starts to cook
3. Place carrot on the mix and allow to cook on low heat.
4. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and continue to cook carrots on low flame. Pour the hot sauce mix over the carrots during the cook.
5. At the end there will be thick sauce mix left, when most of the sauce has cooked away, turn off the heat. You can also cook it on a cast iron grill for a few minutes, if you like to get hot grill marks on it. Cook until fork tender.
6. Keep the carrot dog between the hot dog rolls or buns and top it up with tomato ketchup , mustard sauce.
Other favorite toppings are smashed avocado with onions along with bbq sauce and mustard sauce.
Delicious! and really full of flavor! You may serve it with some potato salad on the side.
Variation and Substitutions
- You can make a vegetarian hot dog if you want to serve cheese slices along with the vegan dog. Use a vegan cheese slice instead of dairy based, for easy vegan recipe. You may add some maple syrup instead of sugar if you like.
- If you like it spicy, you may add garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika in the marinade ingredients as a variation.
- You may use coconut aminos if you want to avoid soy sauce.
- Serve this with a whole wheat bun if you want to avoid white bread. You may serve it with a gluten-free bun if you avoid gluten.
Storage
You can freeze these carrots after you cook a batch. Heat the leftover carrot dogs before you serve along with hot dog buns.
Related links
Vegan Carrot Dogs | easy grilled hot dog recipe
Equipment
- pan
Ingredients
Carrot dogs recipe
- 4 large carrots
- 2 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon BBQ Spice mix I prefer the chipotle bbq spice mix, similar to this, you may take any spice mix that you prefer
- 1.5 cup water
- salt as per taste
- 2 teaspoon sugar optional
topping suggestions
- 4 hot dog rolls
- Tomato ketchup
- Mustard sauce
Instructions
- Peel the carrots evenly for the vegan carrot dog recipe
- Combine the sauces and spices in a pan with water, then cook on low heat.
- Combine the carrots with the mixture and let them cook on low heat.
- Keep the dish covered and cook on low heat; drizzle the hot sauce mixture over the carrots while cooking.
- Once most of the sauce has cooked away, turn off the heat and there will be a thick sauce mix left.
- Place the veggie dog between the tiger rolls or buns, then top with your choice of ketchup, smashed avocado, and onions.
Notes
FAQ
What are carrot dogs made of?
Yes, carrots and a blend of different sauce to give it that flavor. It is obviously more healthy as it has no processed meat , lesser calories and lesser saturated fat.
It is full of processed meat and 80% of it has saturated fats. This increases risk of colon cancer and heart attacks especially when eaten regularly. It is better to eat the vegan option made at home.
Chicago-style carrot dogs can also be served with some pickles, peppers, sweet relish, chopped onions, celery salt, thinly sliced tomatoes and yellow mustard in a poppy seed bun.
Conclusion: vegan carrot hot dogs are great if you are looking for a meat alternative but still have your hot dog craving. What a hawt daug day, as Mickey mouse would say!
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