Ingredients
Directions
Prepare your carrots by measuring them against the length of your buns and trimming off the tops and bottoms as needed. If you want a more traditional hot dog shape, use a paring knife to round the ends. Peel the carrots and set them aside.
Add all of the marinade ingredients to a medium-sized pot and whisk them together until well combined.
Add the carrots and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender but not overcooked.
Remove from the heat, cover with a lid, and let set for 30 minutes to cool and absorb the marinade. Alternatively, allow the carrots to cool completely in the marinade at room temperature, transfer them to a storage container, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator to deepen the flavor.
While the carrots are marinating, make the Creamy Apple Slaw if you did not prep it ahead of time, set aside.
Once marinated, you can serve them immediately, or you can grill them on the stovetop for a caramelized result!
Grill: Preheat a large stovetop pan over medium heat. Grill for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and heated through.
Add to your buns (toasted optional) and top with a generous serving of Creamy Apple Slaw.
Chef’s Notes
Substitutions
In place of carrots, try parsnips.
If sensitive to onion and garlic, omit in this recipe.
In place of Creamy Apple Slaw, choose another topping of your choice. The possibilities are endless, feel free to get as creative as you’d like!
To reduce the sodium total in this recipe reduces the coconut aminos to between 1 and 2 tablespoons, and increase the water needed to ½ cup.
Prep Ahead
Make Easy Creamy Apple Slaw ahead of time.
If marinating in advance, keep the carrots in the marinade for no more than 24 hours, then separate them. You can reduce the marinade until it thickens and use it as a flavorful condiment for your plant-based carrot dog creations.
Whole Food Sweetener
In place of coconut sugar use date paste.
Additional Topping Ideas
Top with sliced avocado and Easy 10-minute Pickled Jalapenos
Make it simple with diced white onions, relish ketchup, and mustard.
Make a Chicago Style Dog with mustard, pickle spears, relish, tomato, pickled peppers, and white onions.
Make a mouthwatering Chili Dog with Jackfruit Taco Chili and 5-Minute Cheese Sauce.
Let us know in the comments your all-time favorite hot dog toppings!
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
4 servings
- Amount per serving
- Calories475
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g15%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 1286mg56%
- Total Carbohydrate 81.6g30%
- Dietary Fiber 16g58%
- Total Sugars 21g
- Includes 6.4g Added Sugars13%
- Protein 17g
- Calcium 72mg6%
- Iron 1.2mg7%
- Potassium 907mg20%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare your carrots by measuring them against the length of your buns and trimming off the tops and bottoms as needed. If you want a more traditional hot dog shape, use a paring knife to round the ends. Peel the carrots and set them aside.
Add all of the marinade ingredients to a medium-sized pot and whisk them together until well combined.
Add the carrots and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender but not overcooked.
Remove from the heat, cover with a lid, and let set for 30 minutes to cool and absorb the marinade. Alternatively, allow the carrots to cool completely in the marinade at room temperature, transfer them to a storage container, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator to deepen the flavor.
While the carrots are marinating, make the Creamy Apple Slaw if you did not prep it ahead of time, set aside.
Once marinated, you can serve them immediately, or you can grill them on the stovetop for a caramelized result!
Grill: Preheat a large stovetop pan over medium heat. Grill for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and heated through.
Add to your buns (toasted optional) and top with a generous serving of Creamy Apple Slaw.
