Smoky BBQ Carrot Dogs
Leverage the naturally earthy sweetness of carrots to make surprisingly compelling meatless hot dogs! Infused with a smoky, savory marinade, they only get better when charred on the grill. Sticky BBQ sauce seals the deal with a touch of caramelization around the edges. These not-dogs are so flavorful, you may not even need toppings!
Servings: 8 carrot dogs
Calories: 58kcal
Ingredients
- 8 medium carrots
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce coconut aminos for gluten-free & soy-free
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and trim them into approximately hot dog lengths; 6-inches. Place in a medium saucepan and add water to cover. Set over medium heat and boil for 5 – 6 minutes, until fork tender. Be careful not to overcook so they don’t become mushy. Drain and run under cold water to immediately stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together all the remaining ingredients, except for the BBQ sauce, in a shallow dish. Place the cooked carrots in the marinade and let soak for at least four hours, or up to eight hours, in the fridge.
- To cook the carrot dogs, drain away the excess marinade. Grill or sauté over high heat for 4 – 6 minutes, until lightly charred. Brush with BBQ sauce in the final minute of cooking, allowing it to caramelize around the edges.
Notes
Serving suggestion: Serve on whole grain or gluten-free buns with your favorite toppings, such as ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, chopped onions, pickles, and more.
Notes: You can alternately bake the carrot dogs in a 400-degree preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or air fry at 370 degrees for about 10 minutes. Brush with BBQ sauce in the final 2 minutes of cooking to achieve similar results.
Nutrition facts only include carrot dogs and don't include bun or toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1carrot dog | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10403IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg