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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.

Source: EatingWell.com, April 2018

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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

3 rolls
39 calories; protein 0.6g; carbohydrates 6.5g; dietary fiber 0.6g; sugars 1.8g; fat 1.1g; saturated fat 0.5g; vitamin a iu 2116.4IU; vitamin c 0.4mg; folate 4.5mcg; calcium 6.9mg; iron 0.2mg; magnesium 2.9mg; potassium 46.2mg; sodium 192.6mg; added sugar 1g.

1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable

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