Vegetarian Hot Dogs Recipes

HOMEMADE VEGAN HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Add vegetable broth to a pan over medium heat.
• Add in lentils and cook until soft and no liquid remains, about 30 minutes.
• While that is cooking, make oat flour if needed by putting rolled oats into a food processor and blending until it's a fine powder. *Skip this step if using store bought oat flour.
• Chop your vegetables as directed.
• Put all remaining ingredients into a food processor, including the cooked lentils when done, and puree until everything is well blended.
• Refrigerate mixture for four hours, or overnight.
• Once mixture is chilled, scoop out the mixture into 4-6 equal size portions depending on how big you want.
• Roll the mixture into hot dog shaped forms. *Preferred method (see post for other options to doing this:Place a scoop onto a piece of wax paper and then, holding two sides, move the sides up and down until it molds into a long log, or hot dog shape. Helping mold when needed.
• Cook hot dogs in an air fryer at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, very carefully flipping once halfway through. *See post for oven directions.
• Remove from heat and place on hot dog buns with your favorite toppings.

BEST VEGAN HOT DOGS

Steps:

• Drain tofu wrap in layers of paper bowl squeeze out extra moisture with your hands. Break into chunks and add to food processor with rest of ingredients EXCEPT GLUTEN and process until smooth like a puree
• Now add vital wheat gluten evenly over the top and mix until just combined, it's ok if you see a bit of flour on top.
• Turn seitan dough onto counter and knead 20-25 times and form into a loaf. Slice loaf into 4 pieces. Portion each piece into 3-4 sections. Tear off 12-16 pieces of tin foil approximately 6 inches wide. Roll each piece of seitan into a sausage shape roughly the same length as s hot dog bun. Wrap each wiener in the tin foil by rolling up tootsie roll style and twisting the ends.
• Stack them in a steamer insert of a steamer pot. Trim the twisted ends slightly if needed to fit. Fill the base of the pot with water making sure it doesn't touch the steamer insert. Cover and steam for 30 minutes (I steam on medium heat) While they are cooking mix marinade ingredients in bowl
• When cool enough to handle unwrap them (at this point they are cooked and can be eaten) Add frankfurters to a large zip lock freezer bag with the marinade.
• Squeeze out excess air, seal bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavour and texture.
• Remove from marinade. Pan fry or grill with little oil or microwave them! Enjoy in a hot dog bun with your favourite toppings. Makes 12 jumbo dogs or 16 regular size.
• Will keep covered in fridge with or without marinade for up to 5 days and freeze well also with or without the marinade. For step by step photos, Tips, FAQ, and serving suggestions see above post

HOMEMADE VEGGIE DOGS

Steps:

• Put the onion and garlic into a food processor and pulse to chop finely. Heat a small non-stick skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer onion mixture back to food processor.
• Add the pinto beans, water, coconut aminos or soy sauce, tomato paste, and all seasonings to the food processor. Blend until it's a thin paste.
• Combine remaining ingredients (gluten, oatmeal, yeast, and flax) in a large mixing bowl. Add the contents of the food processor and stir until combined. If it seems that there's not enough moisture, add another tablespoon or two of water. Knead in the bowl for about two minutes until a heavy gluten "dough" is formed.
• Cut off 8 pieces of aluminum foil or parchment paper, each about 6 inches long. Divide the gluten into 8 equal pieces. Place a piece of foil or parchment on the counter. Roll a piece of gluten between the palms of your hands until it's about the size and shape of a hot dog. Place it on the foil/paper and roll up. Roll the tube back and forth, pressing lightly with your hands, to give it an even shape, and then twist the ends closed. Repeat with the remaining gluten to form 8 veggie hot dogs.
• Set up a steamer in a pot and add enough water to come just below the bottom of the steamer. Begin heating the water. Place all the veggie dogs in the steamer, cover, and steam for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before unwrapping. Store the veggie dogs in a covered container in the refrigerator. Warm gently in a frying pan or microwave or on a grill before serving.