Hot Carrot-Dogs

Score the perfect game day meal with these vegan carrot dogs! It's a great, healthy substitution for any game-watching party.

8 large carrots
8 hot dog buns

1/2 C Red Wine
1/3 C BBQ sauce
2t Siracha Sauce
½T Chili Powder
½T Garlic Powder
2t Oregano
Ground pepper and salt to taste
** If the mixture gets too thick, add a splash of water or vegetable broth

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.  Add carrots to the boiling water and cook until soft (normally 15 minutes). In a casserole dish, mix the marinade of red wine or soy sauce, BBQ sauce, chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder. Once the carrots are done, put the carrots directly into the casserole dish with the marinade. Be careful, as the carrots will be fragile. Allow the carrots to soak these juices in for about 5-10 minutes. On the stove, heat up a pan, with a little oil or non-stick cooking spray to medium to high heat. Place the carrots on the pan and “flash grill” them. Approximately 90-seconds to 2 minutes on each side until you get a nice texture to your liking.

Toast buns if you like, prepare condiments, and enjoy!

Serves 8.
Prep time is about 10 minutes.