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Three carrot hot dogs in buns topped with ketchup, mustard, and relish are arranged in a metal tray lined with parchment paper.
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Smoky Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs (Easy Recipe)

These vegan carrot hot dogs look and taste like the real deal. Made with simple ingredients, they are the perfect plant based addition to your summer cookouts!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: carrot hot dogs, plant-based hot dogs, vegan hot dogs, vegetarian hot dogs
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays
Time: 45 minutes or less
Servings: 6 carrot hot dogs
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 6 carrots each about the same size, aim for no more than ¾ inch thick
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar 120 mL
  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce can sub tamari for gluten-free, 60 mL
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 6 hot dog buns

Instructions

  • Prep: Peel 6 carrots and trim off the ends, cutting them to fit into the bottom of your large pot.
    Several whole carrots and one peeled carrot with carrot peels and a vegetable peeler on a wooden cutting board, on a blue surface.
  • Boil: Stir together 2 cups vegetable broth, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 4 Tbsp soy sauce, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp liquid smoke in a large pot.
    Add carrots, cover, and bring to a simmer over medium/high. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until carrots are cooked through. You should be able to pierce them with a fork, but they should not be so soft that they break easily.
    A saucepan with oil, mustard, and spices being prepared on a blue surface, with a metal whisk placed nearby.
  • Marinate: Let carrots rest in the cooking liquid for 30 minutes.
    Six cooked carrots in a brown sauce inside a stainless steel pan on a blue surface.
  • Serve: At this point you can serve the carrots, or you can sear them on a well-greased grill (or grill plate) to char the outsides. Serve on a hot dog bun with your favorite condiments!
    Three grilled hot dogs in buns on parchment paper, with small bowls of mustard and ketchup on the side.

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Notes

Carrots not cooking? If your carrots are on the thicker side, you may find that they take a long time to soften in the pot. In this case, you can pop them in the microwave for a few minutes to finish the cooking process and soften them.
Marinating: If making it all in one go, I recommend marinating for at least 30 minutes. However, if you have extra time, use it! The longer they sit, the more flavorful they'll be. The carrots can marinate for up to 12 hours.
Make Ahead: You can prepare the carrots ahead of time by simply marinating in advance! They can remain in the marinade for up to 12 hours. Then, just boil (and grill, if desired) right before serving.
Storage: Extra carrots can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hotdog + bun | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.2g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 6.9g | Sugar: 7.3g | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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