What could be more fun than hot dogs? Carrots are packed with beta-carotene and provide a little sweetness to contrast with the salt of the soy sauce. Try this recipe at your next cookout; it’s sure to be a family favorite.

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Carrot Hot Dog

Course

Dinner

Life Skills

Cutting, Mixing, Sprinkling

Keyword

carrot

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 8 whole carrot peeled and cut to hot dog length
• 8 buns whole wheat
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp liquid smoke
• 2 tbsp agave
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2-3 cup water
• chili suggested hot dog topping
• coleslaw suggested hot dog topping
• pickled vegetables suggested hot dog topping
• mustard suggested hot dog topping
• hot peppers suggested hot dog topping

Course Dinner Life Skills Cutting, Mixing, Sprinkling Keyword carrot Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Servings people Ingredients 8 whole carrot peeled and cut to hot dog length 8 buns whole wheat 1 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp liquid smoke 2 tbsp agave 2 tbsp tomato paste 2-3 cup water chili suggested hot dog topping coleslaw suggested hot dog topping pickled vegetables suggested hot dog topping mustard suggested hot dog topping hot peppers suggested hot dog topping

Instructions

1. Mix the liquid ingredients into a saucepan and bring to boil.
2. Add the carrots and cook until they are firm, but starting to be tender.
3. Drain the carrots and let sit until cool enough to eat.
4. Put them on a hot dog bun and serve with your favorite toppings.

Recipe Notes

Kid Chef Tips: Younger children can add ingredients, and top hot dogs with their favorite toppings. Older children can peel and cut up carrots.