Vegetarian Carrot Hot Dogs
Carrot hot dogs are made by marinating and grilling whole carrots until they're tender and flavorful. The carrots do a great job at absorbing flavors and have a similar texture to regular hotdogs.
Ingredients
- 6 Whole carrots, peeled
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Chicken* Seasonings *McCormick® Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken Seasoning is Vegan
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and trim them to fit your hot dog buns. Add seasonings to a pot of water with carrots. Boil them in water for about 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender but not too soft (about the firmness of a typical hotdog). Drain.OPTIONAL: Marinate the carrots overnight in the seasoned broth. Make sure they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results, turning them occasionally to marinate evenly.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the carrots from the marinade and grill them, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and have grill marks, about 5-10 minutes. OPTIONAL: Coat carrots in BBQ sauce before grilling.
- Prepare the buns and toppings. If you like your buns toasted, place them on the grill for a minute or two.
Notes
The longer you marinate the carrots, the more flavorful they will be.
Adjust the seasoning of the marinade according to your taste preferences.
For a smokier flavor, you can add a bit of liquid smoke or chilli powder to the marinade.