Description
Smoky “Bonfire Night Carrot Hot Dogs” bring British fireworks celebration straight to your dinner plate. Hearty carrot sausages nestled in warm buns promise a delightful plant-based twist you’ll savor during festive autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 34 carrots (medium-sized, peeled & trimmed)
- 34 hot dog buns
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 vegetable or mushroom stock cube
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegan butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegan mayo (optional, for a creamy touch)
- 3 gherkins, finely chopped
- Holy Moly Smoky Red Pepper & Tomato Salsa (or Tomato & Mango Salsa)
Instructions
- Immerse the carrots in a bubbling cauldron of stock-infused water, allowing them to tenderize for 3-4 minutes until they acquire a slight softness. Carefully extract and drain the carrots.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking together melted vegan butter, tamari, smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of salt. Generously massage this aromatic mixture onto the poached carrots.
- Envelop each carrot in a protective parchment parcel, creating snug little baskets that will capture and concentrate the flavors during roasting.
- Slide the wrapped carrots into a preheated oven calibrated to 200°C, transforming them with a 25-minute roasting ritual. Midway through, perform a delicate rotation to ensure uniform caramelization.
- While the carrots are metamorphosing, concoct a tangy condiment by blending vegan mayonnaise with finely chopped gherkins. Delicately spread this zesty mixture inside the waiting hot dog buns.
- Nestle the gloriously roasted carrot into each prepared bun, creating a plant-based marvel that mimics the classic hot dog experience.
- Crown your creation with Holy Moly Salsa or your preferred garnishes, then relish this inventive culinary transformation.
Notes
- Swap carrot size for consistent cooking, choosing medium-thick carrots ensures even roasting and texture.
- Poaching carrots briefly helps create tender interior before caramelizing, preventing dry or tough results.
- Wrap carrots tightly in parchment to lock moisture and develop deep, smoky flavor during baking.
- Experiment with alternative seasoning blends like cajun, BBQ, or herb mixes to customize taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg