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Mexican Carrot Not Dog
Mexican Carrot Not Dog
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Mexican Carrot Not Dog
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time10 Minutes
Calories247
Ingredients
6 large carrots, peeled, ends trimmed to length of hot dog buns
3/4 cup less sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 1/4 teaspoons steak seasoning
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
6 hot dog buns
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1/4 cup drained pickled jalapenos
Directions

1. In medium saucepot, heat carrots and enough water to cover by 2 inches to a boil over high heat; boil carrots 8 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain and rinse carrots under cold running water until cool; pat dry and place in large zip-top plastic bag.

 

2. In medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, oil, seasoning, liquid smoke and 3/4 cup water; pour over carrots in bag. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; massage carrots in bag to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 or up to 24 hours.

 

3. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove carrots from marinade; reserve 1/4 cup marinade. Spray carrots with cooking spray; place on hot grill rack, cover and cook 10 minutes or until heated through and grill marks appear, brushing with reserved marinade and turning 1/4 turn every 2 1/2 minutes. During last minute of cooking, place buns, cut side down, on hot grill rack; cover and cook 1 minute or until lightly toasted.

 

4. Serve carrots in buns topped with avocado, pico de gallo and jalapeños.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 10 g Total Fat
  • 2 g Saturated fat
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 778 mg Sodium
  • 35 g Carbohydrates
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 9 g Sugars
  • 3 g Added sugars
  • 7 g Protein
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
247
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 6 servings
6 large carrots, peeled, ends trimmed to length of hot dog buns
Carrots, 1 Bunch, 1 each
Carrots, 1 Bunch, 1 each, 1 Each
$2.99
3/4 cup less sodium soy sauce
Kikkoman All-Purpose Seasoning Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 10 fl oz
Kikkoman All-Purpose Seasoning Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 10 fl oz, 10 Fluid ounce
$3.99$0.40/fl oz
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar, 16 fl oz
Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar, 16 fl oz, 16 Fluid ounce
$2.99$0.19/fl oz
3 tablespoons sesame oil
Kikkoman 100% Pure Sesame Oil, 5 fl oz
Kikkoman 100% Pure Sesame Oil, 5 fl oz, 5 Fluid ounce
$4.29$0.86/fl oz
2 1/4 teaspoons steak seasoning
McCormick Grill Mates Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.12 oz
McCormick Grill Mates Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.12 oz, 3.12 Ounce
On Sale!
$2.89 was $3.99$0.93/oz
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Stubb's Hickory Liquid Smoke, 5 oz
Stubb's Hickory Liquid Smoke, 5 oz, 5 Fluid ounce
$2.49$0.50/fl oz
6 hot dog buns
Arnold Potato Hot Dog Buns, 8 count, 1 lb
Arnold Potato Hot Dog Buns, 8 count, 1 lb, 16 Ounce
$4.49$0.28/oz
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
Organic Hass Avocado, 1 each
Organic Hass Avocado, 1 each, 1 Each
$2.50
1/2 cup pico de gallo
Top Crop Fresh Hot Salsa, 16 oz
Top Crop Fresh Hot Salsa, 16 oz, 16 Ounce
$4.99$0.31/oz
1/4 cup drained pickled jalapenos
Jalapeno Pepper, 1 ct, 4 oz
Jalapeno Pepper, 1 ct, 4 oz, 4 Ounce
$0.62 avg/ea$0.16/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 10 g Total Fat
  • 2 g Saturated fat
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 778 mg Sodium
  • 35 g Carbohydrates
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 9 g Sugars
  • 3 g Added sugars
  • 7 g Protein

Directions

1. In medium saucepot, heat carrots and enough water to cover by 2 inches to a boil over high heat; boil carrots 8 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain and rinse carrots under cold running water until cool; pat dry and place in large zip-top plastic bag.

 

2. In medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, oil, seasoning, liquid smoke and 3/4 cup water; pour over carrots in bag. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; massage carrots in bag to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 or up to 24 hours.

 

3. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove carrots from marinade; reserve 1/4 cup marinade. Spray carrots with cooking spray; place on hot grill rack, cover and cook 10 minutes or until heated through and grill marks appear, brushing with reserved marinade and turning 1/4 turn every 2 1/2 minutes. During last minute of cooking, place buns, cut side down, on hot grill rack; cover and cook 1 minute or until lightly toasted.

 

4. Serve carrots in buns topped with avocado, pico de gallo and jalapeños.