Carrot Dogs 4 Ways

• 1 cup vegetable broth(240 mL)
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar(60 mL)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 carrots, washed and peeled (and boiled, if grilling)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for grilling
• 6 hot dog buns

Toppings

Classic

• relish
• yellow mustard
• ketchup
• red onion, chopped

Chili

• vegetarian chili
• shredded cheddar cheese
• fresh cilantro, chopped

Onions & Peppers

• ¼ cup caramelized onions(40 g)
• green pepper
• fresh parsley, chopped

Southwestern

• black bean
• corn
• salsa
• fresh cilantro, chopped

• Preparation

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the vegetable broth, apple cider, soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, mustard powder, paprika, ground coriander, garlic powder, and pepper.
  2. Place the carrots into a baking dish and pour the marinade on top. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220˚C).
  4. If baking, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes, until the carrots are just tender enough to be poked with a knife.
  5. If grilling, heat the olive oil on a grill pan on high heat. Add the marinated carrots to the pan and spoon a bit of the marinade over. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until slightly charred.
  6. Place the carrots in buns and add your desired toppings.
  7. Enjoy!