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    Home » Lunch » Sandwich

    Vegan Carrot Hotdogs (Sweet, Smoky and Tangy BBQ flavour)

    Published: Jun 16, 2021 · Modified: Apr 28, 2022 by Jacq · This post may contain affiliate links ·14 Comments

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    Vegan carrot hotdogs are such a fun, creative, tasty meal. At first it can be surprising that a carrot can successfully replace a hotdog but the flavours of the sweet, smoky and tangy sauce coupled with the soft hot-dog like texture of the carrot will quickly win you over.

    These vegan carrot hotdogs are perfect for enjoying at family movie/film night, super bowl or game night, parties, barbecues or cook-outs, buffets or just for fun, easy mid-week meals.

    Carrot hotdogs can be easily prepared gluten-free by using a gluten-free soy sauce such as Tamari, as well as a gluten-free veggie stock, and using gluten-free buns/rolls or bread.

    carrot hotdogs, with small glass bottle with milkshake and straw, small sauce bottles and a basket of mixed salad, on top of a red check mat

    Vegan Carrot Hotdogs

    These carrot dogs are a staple at our house as my kids absolutely love them, my daughter gets so excited whenever we have these for dinner. I love that they are so easy to cook and I don't have to open a packet or box but simply prepare a few carrots, pour the stock into a saucepan with the flavourings, and simmer until cooked!

    Serve with a crunchy rainbow salad and/or some home-made potato wedges or fries. Perfect for summer lunches and dinners, or a family fake-away.

    Or even enjoy chilled for picnics and pack lunches.

    Planning a summer BBQ?

    A batch of already cooked carrot dogs can be left in the fridge to marinade further in the cooking juices for up to 4 days. Reheat the carrot dogs on the BBQ to boost the flavours further and achieve some lovely authentic grill lines! Or simply reheat by simmering in a pan of veggie stock for a quick nutritious lunch.

    If you have kids this recipe is ideal for some supervised summer holiday cooking while at the same time demonstrating to kids that veggies are incredibly versatile, creative and tasty.

    How to easily prepare vegan carrot hotdogs:

    a line of carrots, peeled, topped and tailed on a black chopping board.
    Prepare the carrots.

    Scrub, peel or leave the peel on if unblemished.

    Top and tail the ends.

    Sculpt the ends so they are a little more rounded.

    Slice very thick carrots lengthways.
    carrot hotdogs in the saucepan ready to cook.
    Add carrots to a saucepan.
    carrot hotdogs underneath the cooking stock and flavourings in the pan with wooden spoon to side.
    Pour over the veggie stock and flavourings.

    Bring to a boil.

    Lower the heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
    carrot hotdogs with the stock concentrated and thick, hotdogs ready to serve, the sauce is thick and concentrated.
    Pop a lid over the pan and cook for a further 10-15 minutes.

    Once the carrots are ready the stock will be very thick and concentrated.
    close up of carrot hotdog in a bread bun with salad leaf showing, and vegan mayonnaise and mustard garnish.
    Add a layer of salad leaves to each bun/hotdog roll.

    Pop in a carrot dog and top with your favourite garnishes such as vegan mayonnaise, mustard and pickled gherkins.

    Recipe Notes And FAQs

    How do I store leftover carrot hotdogs?


    Store your carrot dogs in the fridge in a covered container, with any remaining cooking sauce, for up to 4 days.

    The carrots and sauce will improve in flavour as each day goes by!

    How do I reheat vegan carrot hotdogs?


    Reheat by placing the carrot dogs in a saucepan along with the sauce, add a little veggie stock to nearly cover the carrots and bring to a simmer. Heat for a few minutes until the carrots are piping hot throughout.
     
    Alternatively reheat under a grill, turning for even browning, until nice and hot.
     
    These carrot dogs are amazing for BBQs. Reheat the carrots on a BBQ, turning to evenly brown the sides. Brush the carrot sides with some of the sauce during reheating.
     
    Or heat up the carrot dogs in a frying pan/skillet with some of the sauce and a little bit of veggie stock if necessary. Simply reheat in the sauce, flipping the carrots frequently until nice and hot

    We have eaten all the carrot dogs and still have some sauce left. What can I do with it?


    * The carrot dog sauce will be very concentrated and bursting with flavour so don't waste it. Instead add some to any soups, stews, or sauces that would be complimented with a BBQ flavour.
     
    * Such as chilli's, lasagnes, tomato and bean soups, pasta sauce, etc.
     
    * Also try spreading the sauce over a veggie burger or on tofu slices for a sandwich.

    * If you prepare your own veggie burgers add the sauce as a flavouring.
     
    * Use the sauce as a marinade for tofu, tempeh, veggies, soya chunks, etc.
     
    * Mix the sauce through a tray of veggies and roast at a medium-hot heat until cooked

    What can I top these carrot dogs with?



    Your favourite condiments, sauces, dips and toppings that you enjoy with veggie burgers, sausages, etc are perfect for carrot hotdogs.

    - vegan mayonnaise
    - vegan sour cream
    - vegan salad cream
    - vegan thousand island dip/sauce
    - sweet chilli sauce
    - tomato ketchup
    - brown sauce
    - BBQ sauce
    - mustard
    - salsa
    - guacamole
    - vegan refried beans
    - pickles
    - gherkins/dill pickles
    - fermented red cabbage
    - kimchi/pickled cabbage
    - vegan grated cheese
    - sliced onions
    - jalapenos
    - fresh chilli's

    What can I serve vegan carrot hotdogs with?


    * potato salad
    * vegan coleslaw
    * pickles
    * mixed salad
    * mixed bean salad
    * pasta salad
    * couscous salad
    * onion slices/rings
    * fries/chips/wedges
    * guacamole
    * salsa
    * baked potato

    Take your carrot hotdogs to a new level by topping with a few scoops of the following delicious meals.

    This is a perfect way to use up small amounts of leftover meals by repurposing them to top carrot dogs.

    So yummy, dinner just got more interesting!

    Vegan Camp Fire Stew

    Vegan Quick Cheesy Pasta

    Vegan Chilli Macaroni and Cheese

    Vegan Refried Beans

    carrot hotdogs in a long bread bun with mustard, ketchup drizzles, and green salad, with a red check mat underneath

    Vegan Carrot Hotdogs

    Print Recipe
    Carrot hotdogs are a fun novelty but so tasty and wholesome.
    The flavours and texture of the slow cooked carrots is a complete game-changer.
    The carrots soak up the smoky, sweet and tangy BBQ tastes and become deliciously soft.
    Perfect served in a vegan hotdog bun with a swivel of your favourite condiment.
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Party, picnic
    Cuisine American, British
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Servings 8
    Calories 173
    Author Jacq

    Equipment

    • Medium sized saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 8 whole carrots small-medium in size depending on how large your hotdog rolls are. Longer, thinner carrots are best but larger carrots can be sliced down lengthways to create 2 hot dogs.
    • 1 litre vegetable stock use a gluten-free variety if required
    • 60 millilitres soya sauce or use Tamari soya sauce if requiring gluten-free
    • 60 millilitres apple cider vinegar Alternatively use red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or balsamic. Or even malt vinegar.
    • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
    • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika or ordinary paprika.
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoon soft brown sugar or an alternative sugar or syrup, such as maple syrup.
    • 8 whole hot dog buns vegan, use gluten-free buns if required

    Optional extras

    • vegan margarine or butter for spreading on the bun
    • mixed salad leaves for adding a layer on the bun
    • condiments, such as tomato ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, etc. choose gluten-free varieties if necessary
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Prepare your carrots.
      Either peel or scrub clean if the skins are unblemished. Slice the top and bottom parts off.
      Using a small knife or peeler scrape at the ends of the carrots to create a more rounded end. Although this is optional.
    • Place all the ingredients into your saucepan and give it a stir.
    • Place the carrots in the stock.
    • Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
      Add a lid and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile prepare your hotdog buns, including any fillings and condiments.
    • The stock will be very concentrated and thick.
      Check the carrots are very soft.
    • Add vegan margarine to your bun if liked and a layer of salad.
      Pop a carrot in each bun.
      Add garnishes of your choice.

    Notes

     
    • Nutritional information is provided for guidance only and is not a strict calculation as ingredients vary.
    • Carrot hotdogs can be stored in the fridge with any of the remaining cooking liquid. Use within 3-4 days.
    • To reheat add a little extra veggie stock to the concentrated thick sauce just enough to help the carrots heat through. Bring to a simmer, place a lid on your pan, and cook for a few minutes until carrots are hot.
    • Reheat your carrot dogs on a BBQ. This will add more depths of flavour and achieve some authentic grill lines. Brush the leftover sauce over the carrot dogs as they reheat.
    • Enjoy ready-made carrot dogs in the bun for a packed lunch or picnic. Just chill the carrot dog in the bun with the salad and condiments added, and wrap up with a food-safe wrapping. They taste amazing chilled.
    • Leftover cooking stock will be very concentrated in flavour. So if you have eaten all the carrot dogs and have some of the sauce remaining it can be added to any stew, chilli, or soup you may be making that would be tasty with the extra BBQ flavour.
    • Or use leftover stock as a marinade for tofu pieces, brush the stock over and allow to marinade for a few hours, before baking in a medium-hot oven for about 25 minutes. Add the tofu pieces to a salad or sandwich.
    • For gluten-free carrot hotdogs choose a gluten-free bun/roll/bread. Also select a gluten-free veggie stock and soy sauce. Tamari soy sauce is usually free from gluten but do check.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10438IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Emily

      June 21, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a clever recipe and I can't wait to make these for my friend at our BBQ. She doesn't eat meat and I want to surprise her. So fun!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 28, 2021 at 8:26 pm

        Great! Hope you friend has a brilliant BBQ and loves the carrot dogs 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sadia Malik

      June 20, 2021 at 6:25 am

      5 stars
      I love these and they look like real hot dogs, awesome idea!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 28, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        Thanks so much! These carrot dogs are so much better for you than real hot dogs!

        Reply
    3. Adrianne

      June 20, 2021 at 6:04 am

      5 stars
      I would never have thought of using carrots instead of meat sausages! What a great idea. Love that your daughter enjoys them also.

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 28, 2021 at 8:33 pm

        Thanks. My daughter really does love these carrot dogs 🙂

        Reply
    4. Beth

      June 19, 2021 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      My son and hubby absolutely loved this recipe! Such a big hit here and packed with so much flavor! I will be making this again very soon!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 30, 2021 at 1:49 pm

        Wonderful that your family enjoyed the carrot dogs so much! Its a favourite with my family also 🙂

        Reply
      • sali

        November 09, 2022 at 7:57 pm

        Hi can these be done in the slow cooker do you think?

        Reply
        • Jacq

          November 10, 2022 at 12:58 pm

          Yes, I would think carrot dogs would be great for the slow cooker. Thanks for the great idea as I was just thinking yesterday evening that I wanted to cook some carrot dogs and I think the slow cooker would be perfect. Although, I will give it a go and see how much liquid needs to be added, etc and update the post with some info. x

          Reply
    5. Alexa

      June 19, 2021 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      I loove hotdogs but trying to reduce my meat consumption! We lived these carrot hot dogs! Thanks for this amazing idea!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 29, 2021 at 9:34 pm

        Brilliant. Over the moon that you loved the carrot dogs. They are the perfect fun meal for including more plant-based meals into your diet 🙂

        Reply
    6. AISilva

      June 19, 2021 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love any trick or tip that might get my kids to eat more veggies ,and this will definitely do the trick.Never thought of making hot dogs out of carrots, great idea!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 28, 2021 at 8:35 pm

        Your kids might not even suspect these hotdogs are carrots! Would love to know what they thought of them 🙂

        Reply

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