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# :hotdog: Carrot Dogs

![Carrot Dogs][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 4 | 28 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :carrot: 4 large carrots
- :hotdog: 4 whole-grain hot dog buns
- :sake: 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- :droplet: 0.25 cup water
- :takeout_box: 2 Tbsp tamari
- :maple_leaf: 1 tsp molasses
- :hot_springs: 0.25 tsp liquid smoke
- :garlic: 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- :onion: 0.25 tsp onion powder
- :salt: 0.25 tsp pepper

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 colander
- 1 small bowl
- 1 rimmed baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Peel the carrots, trim the ends, and cut them to the length of your whole-grain hot dog buns.

### Step 2

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until
tender but not mushy. Drain the carrots in a colander and put them under cold running water. This shocks them and
prevents them from getting any softer.

### Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, tamari, molasses, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion
powder, and pepper. Transfer the marinade to a large zip top bag and add the cooled carrots. Toss gently to coat.
Refrigerate overnight.

### Step 4

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

### Step 5

Remove the carrots from the marinade and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated
through and slightly browned.

### Step 6

Serve the carrots in the hot dog buns with your choice of toppings.

## :link: Source

- <https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/main-dish/carrot-dogs/>

[1]: <../assets/images/carrot-dogs.jpg>