I love finding different recipes to try that offer veggies, fruits, beans and legumes as the meat substitute. I never would have thought that using carrots as a hot dog substitute and they actually do not taste like a carrot. I was skeptical at first when this recipe was presented to me. Once I tried it, I was in love with this particular recipe. I did try another carrot dog recipe but this one was my favorite and hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

If you are looking for a meat substitute for hot dogs, then this is the best one in my opinion so far. I and my family has tried a few different ones and this one has been the best tasting. Yeah, it may take a while to marinate but it is well worth the time. It does not taste like a carrot because of the marinade but taste more like a hot dog flavor from the grill. Not a heavy smoked flavor but subtle enough to taste the flavoring that a hot dog gives. I have noticed that if you marinate them longer than 24 hours, you’ll have a stronger taste of the soy sauce. Which isn’t bad tasting but just more pronounced in that flavor. You do not have to cook all of them at once, just store them in an airtight container with the marinade and cook as directed.

INGREDIENTS

• 4-6 carrots peeled and ends cut off
• 1/4 cup soy sauce/liquid amino acids
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 TBSP white vinegar
• 1TBSP sesame oil
• 1/2 TBSP apple cider vinegar (ACV)
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp dried ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp onion powder

DIRECTIONS

1. Boil carrots in a pan until tender, 8-10 minutes. DO NOT over cook. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. While carrots are cooking, make the marinade. Add ingredients #2 – 10 to a shallow dish and whisk together.
3. Add cooked carrots to marinade and shake gently until they are all coated. Cover and place in the fridge. Marinate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
4. When ready to cook the carrots, heat a frying pan on med-high heat. Add carrots to pan with 1/2 cup of marinade. Turn heat down to low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
5. Serve on hot dog buns with your favorite toppings
6. ENJOY !!!

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