These were amazing. I went in skeptical and actually ran my first 10 k before making these and was kind of pissed this was the last meal left in my planned meals for the week but as meat hot dog lover I would easily make these again! I marinated the carrots for about 24 hours and with my eyes closed couldn't really taste a difference in taste just that it was a little drier than a normal hot dog. We made these with the microwave potato chip recipe which I highly recommend with the carrot dogs.
Ok I tried these out on my family: two kids and a hot dog loving hubby and I'd say they were a success! I steamed and marinated the carrots the night before so all I had to do day of was grill up the dogs for a super-fast dinner. My eldest child who prefers raw veggies to cooked ones took a few bites and was done. But the toddler gobbled it up and the hubby went back for seconds. Will definitely make them again. Note on the cooking time: I steamed the carrots for a few minutes longer than the recommend time. I wanted them to be soft enough for my kids. It was more like 16-17 minutes.
Just tried these for the first time and we were so impressed. They're delicious and easy. As we experiment further we'll likely steam these a bit longer and marinate them overnight (we only had time to do the minimum 3 hours.) Thanks for the great recipe!
Tastes like a carrot in a bun...
I am obsessed with these carrot dogs. They are so packed with flavor and so much tastier than fake meat hot dogs. An awesome veggie option for BBQs and cook outs.
I loved these. I served them for a BBQ party we had and the only person brave enough to try them was a teenage girl. She loved them as well. The texture was a little off obviously but the flavor was fantastic. Will definitely do these again! We wish could add a picture because they look so much like the real thing.
We love these!! We have made them several times. I haven't eaten a meat hot dog in years...its a texture thing. These are a delicious and healthy alternative!!
Marinated the carrots for 24 hours. Overall taste was excellent except some thought they were a bit too vinegary. Most guests were afraid to taste them. Notes: They tasted much better on a bun and served with mustard. The second day they were even better when reheated. On the third day enjoyed leftovers cut in 8ths and reheated with a can of vegetarian baked beans. Would try them again for vegans.
