5 Quick Steps to Super Easy Carrot Dogs

Calling all hot dog enthusiasts - and a true vegan might even shudder a bit because the texture is very much like a wiener.   In fact these sort of turned me off the first time I made them since I'd been away from meat for so long, it was a little *too* meat-like for me.

These are perfect to bring to the next BBQ you are invited to:

Cook them up ahead of time and then wrap them up in foil (if you are freaked out about foil, wrap them in parchment paper first, then foil)  then you can heat them on the BBQ right in the foil package, without them touching whatever else has been on the grill.  You might even convert a few people - with all the accompaniments they have won over many a meat eater. 

Steps to Success:

1)  It is important to peel the carrots, giving them the smooth outer texture you are looking for.   You don't want to bite into a tree trunk here. 

2) Slice the carrots to the size of the bun that will hold them.

3)  Place the carrots in the skillet with the water, liquid smoke and seasonings.

4)  Cover the skillet and bring to a boil, lower the heat and cook for 15-20 mins or until fork tender.   You don't want these to be hard, and they should hold their shape nicely. 

5)  Add your choice of condiments - enjoy!

Super Easy Carrot DogsBy Sharon Oliver

Ingredients:

5-8 carrots (or as many as you can fit in your skillet)
2-3 cups water
3-4 drops Liquid Smoke
1/4 tsp or to taste seasonings, such as - Spike, Garlic Salt, Onion powder, Smoke Paprika, Ground Black Pepper

Buns for the carrot dogs and your choice of condiments

1)  Peel the carrots

2)  Cut the carrots to the length of your preferred bun

3)  Place the carrots in a shallow skillet with the water, liquid smoke and seasonings

4) Bring to a boil, cover, then lower the heat and simmer 15-20 mins or until fork tender

5) Place in buns and add your choice of condiments