BBQ Carrot Dogs

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Shock everyone with this recipe for veggie dogs that actually taste like hot dogs. They're an amazing (and healthy!) vegan alternative to traditional meat hot dogs. Serve in whole-wheat hot dog buns and top with all your favorite toppings—such as sauerkraut, relish, ketchup and mustard—for the ultimate barbecue meal.

Ingredients

• 8 medium carrots
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• ⅓ cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 8 whole-wheat hot dog buns, toasted if desired
• ketchup, mustard, relish and/or sauerkraut for serving

Directions

1. Peel carrots and trim to fit the length of your hot dog buns. Bring a couple inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add carrots, cover and steam until barely cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, whisk broth, vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), mustard, garlic powder and paprika in a sealable 1-gallon plastic bag. Add the carrots, seal and place the bag in the refrigerator keeping the carrots in a single layer. Marinate for at least 3 hours or up to 1 day, turning twice.
3. Preheat grill to high or heat a grill pan over high heat.
4. Remove the carrots from the marinade. Grill the carrots, turning once or twice, until they're hot and have grill marks, about 5 minutes. Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.