Seriously Amazing Vegan Hot Dogs
These seriously amazing vegan hot dogs are exactly what their name implies. Seriously, mouthwatering vegan hot dogs made from vegetables and lentils.
Ingredients
Vegan Hot Dog Sausages
- 1 cup Dried Red Lentils
- 3 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion Finely diced
- 2 medium Carrots Grated
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of Pepper
- 1¼ cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking
Super Easy Vegan Garlic Butter
- ½ cup Vegan Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Nutritional Yeast
Super Easy Tomato Salsa
- 4 large Tomatoes
- ½ Red Onion Finely Chopped
- ½ Lemon - juice from
- Bunch of Cilantro
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Making the vegan hot dog sausages
- Cook the lentils in the vegetable stock for 15-20 minutes or until they are tender. Drain and set aside.
- Next, heat up a frying pan with olive oil and cook the onions a few minutes at medium heat while stirring. Stir in t he grated carrots and let them cook for another 3-5 minutes until they are tender.
- Take the carrots of the heat and pour the carrots and onions into a food processor. Add the lentils and spices and blend until everything is chopped finely and combined. Add 3 tablespoons flour and mix together. Keep adding flour a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a thicker dough-like mass.
- Next, divide the carrot lentil mixture into 8 even parts and roll them into sausage shapes. Place on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan and cook the hot dogs at medium high heat until they are golden on the outside. Turn regularly, so each side becomes golden.
How to make the Super Easy Vegan Butter
- Mix vegan butter together with all the other ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined. Pour into a sealed container and store in the refrigerator.
How to make the Super Easy Tomato Salsa
- Rinse the tomatoes and dice them. Pour the diced tomatoes into a bowl and mix together with finely diced red onion, lemon juice and salt. Lightly chop the cilantro and mix it in the salsa.
Making the Hot Dogs
- Get your hot dog buns ready and start by slathering a generous amount of vegan garlic butter on it. Next, add the cooked hot dog and scoop a spoonful of tomato salsa on top. Top it off with a drizzle of vegan sour cream or whichever dressing you prefer and serve. Enjoy! Tip: If you're having a party, just make everything ready in advance and let people assemble their own hot dogs.
