Mediterranean Diet Vegan Hotdog
Elevate your plant-based grilling game with this Mediterranean Diet Vegan Hotdog – a wholesome and flavorful twist on the classic! Instead of traditional processed options, tender steamed carrots are marinated in a smoky, tangy blend of soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and spices before being grilled to perfection. Nestled into warm whole grain vegan buns, these carrot hotdogs are topped with creamy hummus, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and vibrant fresh parsley, creating a refreshing medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfect for vegans and Mediterranean diet enthusiasts alike, this quick and nutritious recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for summer barbecues or casual weeknight dinners. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Carrot (large, peeled)
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 4 pieces Whole grain vegan hotdog buns
- 0.5 cup Hummus (plain or flavored)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel and trim the carrots to approximately the length of your hotdog buns. Steam the carrots for 8-10 minutes, or until just tender but still firm enough to hold their shape.
In a shallow dish, combine the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin to create the marinade.
Add the steamed carrots to the marinade and ensure they are fully coated. Let the carrots marinate for at least 10-15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for more flavor.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove the carrots from the marinade and grill them for 2-3 minutes per side, until slightly charred and heated through.
Warm the vegan hotdog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
Spread a layer of hummus inside each bun. Place a grilled carrot 'hotdog' into each bun.
Top the hotdog with cucumber slices, cherry tomato halves, Kalamata olives, red onion slices, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Drizzle the assembled hotdogs with a splash of lemon juice for a burst of freshness before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3935 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.8 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1807 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
