Carrot Dogs¶

Carrot Dogs

Serves	Total Time
4	28 minutes

Ingredients¶

4 large carrots
4 whole-grain hot dog buns
0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
0.25 cup water
2 Tbsp tamari
1 tsp molasses
0.25 tsp liquid smoke
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp onion powder
0.25 tsp pepper

Cookware¶

1 medium saucepan
1 colander
1 small bowl
1 rimmed baking sheet
1 parchment paper

Instructions¶

Step 1¶

Peel the carrots, trim the ends, and cut them to the length of your whole-grain hot dog buns.

Step 2¶

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain the carrots in a colander and put them under cold running water. This shocks them and prevents them from getting any softer.

Step 3¶

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, tamari, molasses, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Transfer the marinade to a large zip top bag and add the cooled carrots. Toss gently to coat. Refrigerate overnight.

Step 4¶

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5¶

Remove the carrots from the marinade and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through and slightly browned.