Occasions Healthy Party Recipes Healthy Party Appetizer Recipes Healthy Finger Food Recipes Carrot Dog Pigs in a Blanket 5.0 (1) 1 Review Carrots replace cocktail wieners in this healthy update of pigs in a blanket. Soaking the carrot "dogs" in a smoky marinade is the key to giving them that hot dog flavor, for a vegan app meat-eaters will love too. Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch dressing to take these to the next level. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 24, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 5 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 40 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 72 rolls Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 24 large baby carrots 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth ⅓ cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough, preferably organic Directions Bring a couple of inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add carrots, cover and steam until barely cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk broth, vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), mustard, garlic powder and smoked paprika in a medium bowl. Add the steamed carrots; cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or up to one day. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Drain the carrots and pat dry. Unroll and separate the crescent rolls; cut each into 3 similar pieces. Place a carrot on a piece of dough and roll up. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining carrots and dough. Bake until golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Tips To make ahead: Prepare through Step 2; marinate carrots for up to 1 day. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 39 Calories 1g Fat 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 39 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 2g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 1g 1% Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Vitamin A 2116IU 42% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 5mcg 1% Sodium 193mg 8% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 3mg 1% Potassium 46mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved