Game-Changing Vegan Carrot Dogs (Easy and Smoky!)
Serves 6
30 mins prep
25 mins cook
55 mins total
My vegan carrot dogs are a delicious, whole-food alternative, ideal for anyone looking for a plant-based way to satisfy their hot dog cravings. Made without any processed ingredients, they're all-natural, easy to make, family-friendly, and naturally gluten-free. Plus, they’re ready in under an hour!
For The Carrot Dogs
Optional Toppings
Cut the ends off of the carrots and shape into hot dog like shapes using your vegetable peeler if preferred for aesthetics.
Boil the carrots for about 10 minutes until you stick a fork in them and it goes in but still has some give. I put the carrots in water over medium high heat (before the water was boiling) and it took 10 minutes total.
While boiling, mix all marinade ingredients in a deep dish or plastic Ziploc bag.
When carrots are done boiling, run them under cold water then add them to the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes but overnight is best for optimum flavor.
Cook the carrot dogs on a pan over medium high heat until browning on the outside, about 3-5 minutes. Make sure to move them around so they char on all sides.
You can also BBQ them on a grill, about 5-7 minutes until charred on all sides. I like to baste them with the marinade as they cook.
You can also roast them in the oven at 400 degrees F / 205 C. For this option you can skip boiling them and simply put them in the oven with marinade in a foil covered baking dish. Bake for about 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 until you put a fork in them and they still have some give.
Top with what you prefer and enjoy!
