Carrot Dogs

🥘 Ingredients

• apple cider vinegar
  4 tbsp
• carrots
  4 large
• garlic powder
  1/4 tsp
• liquid smoke
  1/4 tsp
• molasses
  1 tsp
• onion powder
  1/4 tsp
• pepper
  1/4 tsp
• tamari
  2 Tbsp
• water
  4 tbsp
• whole-grain hot dog buns
  4

🍳 Cookware

• medium saucepan
• colander
• small bowl
• rimmed baking sheet
• parchment paper

1. 1

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

   carrots: 4 large, whole-grain hot dog buns: 4
2. 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.
3. 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.

   apple cider vinegar: 4 tbsp, water: 4 tbsp, tamari: 2 Tbsp, molasses: 1 tsp, liquid smoke: 1/4 tsp, garlic powder: 1/4 tsp, onion powder: 1/4 tsp, pepper: 1/4 tsp
4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper .
5. 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.
6. 6

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