Carrot Hot Dogs
 
 
Makes 4 carrot dogs.
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Ingredients
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo (or 2 chipotles in adobo)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • pinch of sea salt & ground black pepper
  • 4 extra large carrots, peeled & trimmed to fit a hot dog bun
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • various hot dog toppings: ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, relish
Instructions
  1. Place carrots in a large pot of water (carrots should be completely covered with water). Bring water to a boil then continue to boil for 10 minutes until carrots are very easily pierced with a fork (they'll probably be softer than you think they should be, but trust me, you don't want them to have any crunch left)
  2. Remove carrots from pot and allow to cool completely. Whisk together all marinade ingredients and pour into a large, sealable plastic freezer bag. Add carrots to bag, seal, and shake to coat with marinade. Place bag flat on a plate & refrigerate carrots overnight. In the morning, flip bag over to coat opposite side of carrots. Continue to marinate until ready to prepare carrots. *
  3. To grill carrots, brush a large skillet with olive oil and heat over medium-high. Remove carrots from marinade** and add to skillet. Grill on all sides for 2 to 3 minutes for a total of 8 to 10 minutes. Carrots should be well browned & possibly blackened in spots.
  4. To roast carrots, preheat your oven to 425 F. Remove carrots from marinade and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, until carrots are well browned on all sides.
  5. Serve carrots warm in buns and garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
* Carrots should ideally marinate for 24 hours in order to fully absorb the flavors of the marinade.
** Leftover marinade can be used to prepare delicious vegan baked beans. Drain but do not rinse a 15 ounce can of no salt added pinto beans. Combine beans and marinade in a small pot and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and continue to simmer until sauce thickens significantly, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Recipe by The Mostly Vegan at https://www.themostlyvegan.com/carrot-hot-dogs/