Grilled Carrot Dogs
Serves 6 | Prep Time 35 minutes | Cook Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
• 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 6 to 7-inch lengths
Marinade
• 1 1/2 cups water, or vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp Eden Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce
• 1 Tbsp organic maple syrup
• 2 tsp Eden Brown Mustard
• 1 tsp Eden Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Eden Paprika Powder, or 1/4 tsp Chipolte powder
• 3/4 tsp Eden Coriander
• 1/8 tsp Eden Cinnamon
Accompaniment
• 1/2 cup any Eden Sauerkraut
• 2 Tbsp Eden Yellow Mustard
• 2 Tbsp minced onion
• 6 medium organic whole wheat buns
Directions
Place carrot in a shallow flat dish. Whisk marinade indredients and pour over the carrots. Marinate for 30 minutes or longer, turning carrots periodically to evenly marinate. Transfer carrots and marinade to a skillet or shallow pot, making sure the carrots are covered with marinade. Add a bit more water, if needed to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medum-low and simmer 20 to 25 minutes until the carrots are tender yet stil slightly firm.
Oil a grill, place the carrots on it, and sear (turning periodically) until the carrots are slightly charred. Serve on whole wheat buns with mustard, onions and sauerkraut or your favorite toppings.
Variation: place carrots on s small, lightly oiled cookie sheet, light brush carrots with oil and broil, turning periodically, until slightly charred.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 190 calories, 2g fat (11% calories from fat), 6g protein, 35g carbohydrate, 8g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium