Grilled Carrot-Dogs (Vegetarian Alternative To Hotdogs)

 

As a vegetarian, I miss hotdogs so much! These carrot-dogs really curb my craving though. The liquid smoke is key!

Ingredients

• 6-8 hotdog sized carrots, peeled
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbs maple syrup
• 1 Tbs liquid smoke
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tsp pickled jalapeno juice
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Directions

1. Cut and peel carrots to make them "bun length".
2. Boil carrots in water until just fork tender.
3. Drain carrots and place in a ziplock freezer bag or Tupperware. 
4. Whisk all ingredients together and pour in with carrots. 
5. Marinate for 4-6 hours.
6. Grill carrots on an open grill, basting occasionally to get some blackened grill marks on each side.
7. Top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!