Serves 6-10
Between the start of spring and baseball opening week, we’ve found ourselves craving a delicious vegan hotdog.
Now you could always buy some of these amazing vegan frankfurters and whip yourself up a quick and easy hotdog meal. OR you could try something new that’s healthy, delicious, and will definitely be the talk of the picnic.
Replace your frankfurters with thin roasted or grilled veggies, and top with your favorite hot dog toppings. Here’s our recipe for some of our favorite combinations.
Pair with our Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Nice Cream for a super delicious and guilt-free treat! For other tasty and healthy food swaps check out our recommendations.
Ingredients
4 carrots (5-6 inches long), peeled
1 zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise
1 bunch broccolini, trimmed
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
GARNISH
1 cup Nacho Cheeze Sauce (see Cheezy Nacho Recipe)
1 cup Walnut Pesto
1 cup Homemade Chili
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 Tbsp sundried tomatoes
Prep
Preheat the oven or grill to 400°.
Method
Toss the carrots, zucchini, and broccolini in olive oil.
Add the garlic, sea salt, and fresh ground black pepper and toss to coat evenly.
Roast or grill the vegetables until they are tender and slightly browned.
Toast the vegan hot dog buns briefly.
Place a strip of vegetable in each bun.
GARNISH
Carrot Dogs - top with with Nacho Cheese Sauce, Homemade Chili, and diced yellow onion.
Zucchini Dogs - top with Walnut Pesto, and sundried tomatoes.
Broccolini Dogs - are open for exploration. We appreciate a delicious broccoli cheese soup-inspired dog or follow the lead on the Carrot and Zucchini Dogs.
Notes + Serving Tips
For added pleasure, serve Dogs with Cheezy Nachos, Artichoke Ricotta Dip, and Buffalo Cauliflower “Wings” for the full baseball season kick-off experience.
