Plant-based Hot Dog

This plant-based alternative to hot dogs is surprisingly tasty! Easy carrot dogs are just 30 minutes away. Also Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants.

Ingredients

8 medium carrots (peeled and trimmed to hot dog bun length)

1 cup Tamari, gluten free, reduced sodium

2 tbsp liquid smoke

2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire Sauce

2 tbsp Maple syrup

2 tbsp Tomato paste, organic

2 cup Water

Instructions

Stove Top

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together liquid ingredients (tamari, liquid smoke, worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, tomato paste, and water).

2. Add all 8 peeled carrots and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook carrots until barely fork-tender, 8-10 minutes depending on thickness.

4. Remove from the heat and let sit in liquid for 15-20 minutes.

5. Remove from the cooking liquid and serve with hot dog buns of choice and desired toppings. Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

1. All liquid ingredients into the Instant Pot insert and whisk to combine. 2. Add carrots and lock the lid. 3. Cook at high pressure for 3 minutes, then release the pressure manually. 4. Let the carrots sit in the marinade for 15-20 minutes, simmering in the liquid if not all the way cooked.