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Vegan Value Meals: Carrot Dogs

Looking for a budget-friendly, fun, and crowd-pleasing dish for your next cookout? These Carrot Dogs are a creative, smoky, and satisfying plant-based alternative to hot dogs—and they're surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're feeding a family or throwing a backyard BBQ, this recipe proves that eating vegan doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or tradition.


Carrot Dogs are made using whole carrots marinated in a smoky, savory blend of spices and grilled or pan-fried until perfectly tender. Serve them on a bun with your favorite toppings, and you’ve got a summertime favorite that’s just as nostalgic as the original—but a whole lot healthier.



Grocery List (Approx. Prices)

  • 4 large carrots – $1.00

  • 4 hot dog buns – $2.00

  • ¼ cup soy sauce – $0.50

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar – $0.25

  • 1 tsp liquid smoke – $0.50

  • 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder – $0.25

  • Mustard, ketchup, relish – $0.75


Estimated Total: $5.25

Prices may vary depending on location and store.


💡 Feeds 4 for under $20!


Kitchen Tools Needed

  • Vegetable peeler

  • Medium pot

  • Medium bowl (for marinade)

  • Grill or skillet

  • Tongs

  • Measuring spoons


Serving Size

  • Serves: 4 people

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)

  • Cook Time: 15 minutes



Ingredients

  • 4 large carrots, peeled and trimmed to bun length

  • 4 hot dog buns

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp liquid smoke

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • Water (for boiling carrots)

  • Condiments: mustard, ketchup, relish (optional)


Instructions

  • Prep the Carrots: Peel the carrots and trim the ends to fit your buns. Boil them in water for about 10 minutes, or until fork-tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.

  • Make the Marinade: In a bowl or shallow dish, mix soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  • Marinate: Place the cooked carrots in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).

  • Cook the Carrot Dogs: Grill or pan-fry the marinated carrots for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and heated through.

  • Assemble and Serve: Place each carrot into a hot dog bun and top with your favorite condiments like mustard, ketchup, relish, or diced onions.



Carrot Dogs are the perfect example of how simple, whole ingredients can transform into something fun, flavorful, and nostalgic. They’re a hit with kids, perfect for cookouts, and friendly on your wallet.


Whether you’re trying out plant-based eating for the first time or looking for new ways to enjoy summer classics, this Vegan Value Meal is one worth saving and sharing.


Try it out and let us know how it goes!


 
 
 

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