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    Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs

    Published: Jul 4, 2018 · Modified: Feb 15, 2023 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

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    Vegan carrot hot dogs, a plant-based alternative to classic hot dogs! They're much healthier and perfect for barbecues.

    Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs. - Vegan carrot hot dogs, a plant-based alternative to classic hot dogs! They're much healthier and perfect for barbecues. #vegan #glutenfree #simpleveganblog

    It's summer, so we want to share some barbecue and grilling recipes with you guys (like the juicy portobello steaks we posted last week), because being a vegan or vegetarian in a BBQ is not always easy (we've been there).

    Although it's pretty easy to find meat alternatives at the supermarket nowadays (especially burgers and hot dogs), they're usually made with refined and unhealthy ingredients that aren't good for our bodies.

    Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs. - Vegan carrot hot dogs, a plant-based alternative to classic hot dogs! They're much healthier and perfect for barbecues. #vegan #glutenfree #simpleveganblog

    These carrot hot dogs are a great choice because they're super healthy and surprisingly delightful. If you enjoy them with a good bread (made with a non-refined flour) and a healthy ketchup, you'll get a nutritious version of this classic fast food recipe that also tastes amazing.

    There are so many toppings you can use, but we added ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut and chopped chives. Our ketchup and mustard were refined sugar-free and made with natural ingredients. Besides, sauerkraut is a natural source of healthy probiotics (good bacteria for our gut).

    We want to wish our American friends a happy 4th of July. Have a great day!

    Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs. - Vegan carrot hot dogs, a plant-based alternative to classic hot dogs! They're much healthier and perfect for barbecues. #vegan #glutenfree #simpleveganblog

    looking for more carrot recipes?

    • Vegan gluten-free carrot cake
    • Carrot cake overnight oats
    • Creamy carrot smoothie

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment below, share it, rate it or tag a picture @simpleveganblog on Instagram and hashtag it #simpleveganblog. We’d love to see what you cook!

    Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs. - Vegan carrot hot dogs, a plant-based alternative to classic hot dogs! They're much healthier and perfect for barbecues. #vegan #glutenfree #simpleveganblog

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    Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs. - Vegan carrot hot dogs, a plant-based alternative to classic hot dogs! They're much healthier and perfect for barbecues. #vegan #glutenfree #simpleveganblog

    Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs

    Vegan carrot hot dogs, a plant-based alternative to classic hot dogs! They're much healthier and perfect for barbecues.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 hot dogs
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 4 large carrots
    • ½ cup tamari or soy sauce
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 4 buns, gluten-free if needed, we used whole wheat buns
    • Ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut and chopped chives to taste
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    Instructions

    • Peel and boil the carrots over medium-high heat until fork tender. The cooking time may vary, our carrots were ready in about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    • Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl (tamari, vinegar, water, syrup, paprika, garlic powder and pepper) and stir until well combined. Add the carrots (they have to be fully covered by the marinade) and keep covered (we used a sealed container) in the fridge for 24 hours.
    • The next day, drain the carrots and cook them. We cooked our carrots on a griddle with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil (optional), but you can also grill them or cook them in a skillet (over medium-high heat) for 5 to 10 minutes each side or until golden brown. Don't discard the marinade, use it to make more carrot hot dogs or add it to any dish you want (we add a couple of tablespoons to our veggies when we cook them in a skillet to make them taste better).
    • Place carrots in buns and serve with ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut and chopped chives or add your favorite toppings.
    • Best when fresh, keep leftover cooked carrots in a sealed container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

    Notes

    • Any type of vinegar or sweetener is okay.
    • Add your favorite spices and herbs to the marinade.
    • Nutritional info is not accurate, as we discard most of the marinade. It doesn't include the toppings, though.
    • The amount of sodium is not that high as we discard most of the tamari or soy sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1hot dog | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.1g | Protein: 8.9g | Fat: 2.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 2270mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 13.4g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Vickie says

      May 16, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      Can't believe it took me so long to discover these - they are delicious! Made them for my non vegan coworker yesterday who said that when topped with hot dog toppings he couldn't tell the difference. I've tried them a couple of times now using both regular and low sodium soy sauce. I thought the regular soy gave them a bitter taste that wasn't there with low sodium soy. I also replaced the regular paprika with smoked paprika which adds a nice flavor. Can't wait for summer cookouts! Thank you so much for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        May 17, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        Hi Vickie! Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂

        Reply
    2. Laura says

      August 07, 2021 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      I joked with friends all day yesterday as I made the marinade and prepped the carrots, "I'm making carrot hot dogs haha!." I felt that surely there would be disappointment today after they came off of the grill. But noooooooooooooo .... they were wonderful! I'm using the marinade for another batch tomorrow. Thank you so much for this great recipe!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        August 09, 2021 at 11:10 am

        Hi Laura! I'm so glad you all liked it 🙂

        Reply
    3. Alicia Capps says

      January 13, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      Has anyone ever used these to make "pigs" in a blanket? Looking for some football game day snacks and how the carrot dogs may hold up in the oven?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 16, 2021 at 8:24 pm

        Hi Alicia! You only have to place the carrots in the buns and then, serve them with your favorite toppings 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dow Ford says

      August 14, 2020 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      I would not have believed it. These were over the top. My wife was skeptical and then said “no one would believe that’s not a not dog .” 😱

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        August 14, 2020 at 10:39 am

        Hi! That's amazing 🙂 So glad you all liked it!

        Reply
    5. Kara says

      July 02, 2020 at 10:34 pm

      So glad I found this as I hate liquid smoke and all other recipes have it. I added cayenne and onion powder to the marinade. Bringing them to our small 4th of July celebration! Can't wait to try them! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        July 03, 2020 at 10:20 am

        Hope you like it Kara 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
        • Kara says

          July 06, 2020 at 3:44 am

          5 stars
          Great recipe! Even the carnivores enjoyed these dogs!! I left them in the marinade for two days, placed on the grill for a few minutes on each side and they were perfect! Thank you!

        • Iosune Robles says

          July 09, 2020 at 10:31 am

          Hi Kara! So glad you liked our vegan hot dogs 🙂 Have a nice day!

    6. Susan says

      May 03, 2020 at 12:44 am

      4 stars
      I really enjoyed this recipe! Have made it several times! Do you think this marinade would work for carrot bacon?

      Reply
    7. VIRGINIA KOBYLARZ says

      April 30, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      These are great and easy, however, I would change the prep or total time on this to 24 hours so people are aware about the marinade time.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        May 07, 2020 at 12:40 pm

        Hi Virginia, thanks for your recommendation 🙂

        Reply
    8. David says

      April 21, 2020 at 4:03 am

      5 stars
      This was my first attempt at carrot dogs, and I really enjoyed them. Normally I don’t like carrots, but I had a craving for a hot dog again and was desperate 😅. I enjoyed them so much, I immediately prepped more carrots in the sauce after eating the first batch.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        May 05, 2020 at 1:06 pm

        Hi David, I am so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    9. Naomi says

      February 07, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      I added granulated onion and cumin. I’ve never seen vegetables (especially cooked carrots) vanish so fast. Whoosh! Gone!! I made more in the same brine and those were gobbled up too. Best feedback from any WFPB recipe yet.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 05, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        Hi Naomi! Sounds great 🙂 I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    10. Joyce says

      September 02, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      Hi, I just found your blog while searching for a different recipe, then found this one. The recipes look delicious!

      My comment on this is about the nutritional content.... How can there be 10 grams of protein, if you don't count the marinade ingredients? That just leaves the carrot dog and as far as I know, carrots have minimal protein. What am I missing?
      I'm new to vegan lifestyle and trying to find recipes my family will eat. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 05, 2019 at 11:51 am

        Hi Joyce! I've changed the nutritional info, it includes the bun, carrot and also the marinade 🙂

        Reply
    11. Ruth Knox says

      August 19, 2019 at 11:19 pm

      I have a question. In the nutrition information, is that the info for the carrot hot dog and the bun? Also, did you take into account all the marinade, or just the amount that would seep into the carrot? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 24, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        Hi Ruth! Nutritional info includes the bun, but not the marinade ingredients because we discard most of them 🙂

        Reply
    12. Heinz says

      August 02, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Hi,
      I would have used some of these recipies as they sound delicious. However they all had a big amount of sodium in them.
      Have a great day and I wish you all the best for your food blog and books..

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 03, 2018 at 12:14 pm

        Hi Heinz! You can add less salt or soy sauce to reduce the amount of sodium in any recipe 🙂 Have a nice weekend!

        Reply
    13. Heidi says

      July 17, 2018 at 5:50 am

      Love carrot dogs! My hubby and I are addicted. I'm looking forward to trying your version, it sounds tasty!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        July 17, 2018 at 10:39 am

        Hi Heidi! Thank you so much 😉 Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    14. Freya says

      July 05, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      Absoloutley LOVE the sound of these! Perfect for my next BBQ!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        July 10, 2018 at 9:40 am

        Hi Freya! Thanks a lot 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    15. Amy Joy Lanou says

      July 04, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      What a great idea! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        July 05, 2018 at 10:21 am

        Hi Amy! Thanks a lot 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply

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