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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Lentil Carrot Hot Dog Recipe

    Published: Apr 5, 2018 · Modified: Jul 26, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Make your own quick and tasty carrot hot dog with pureed veggies and lentils to give them a delicious taste and fine 'veggie dog'-like texture. They're fast, easy and full of goodness. Vegan and easily gluten free. 

    Overhead shot of lentil and carrot vegan hot dogs in buns with mustard and ketchup

     

    With these veggie hot dogs, I’ve pureed the lentils and veggies so they have a finer and more ‘veggie dog’-like texture.

    The smoked paprika and garlic powder give them that classic hot dog aroma and taste.

    But they’re full of goodness from pulses and veggies.

    I’ve made them with plain flour, but gluten-free flour works well if required.

     

    Although I like veggie dogs that are full of texture with identifiable pieces of veggies and pulses, my kids don’t like ones that are chunky.

    So I’ve whizzed the lentils and vegetables in this recipe to make them finer and a bit more like store-bought vegetarian hot dogs.

    So, let’s put on some music, eat veggie dogs and party. Because I quite like the idea of making every day a celebration.

    A wooden board with three lentil carrot hot dogs in buns with mustard and ketchup

    Kids food

    As much as I wish they would, my kids don’t squeal with excitement when I feed them kale.

    They’re quite good at eating raw veggies with hummus, but if I were to ask them what they wanted for dinner they’re more likely to ask for pizza, pasta or veggie dogs.

    If it were up to them, every night it would be party food for dinner.

    I suppose that’s understandable. They’re busy growing their bodies and minds and each day is full of wonder. So why not make every meal a party?

    Veggie Dogs

    I’m not going to give them a beige buffet every night, but a tray of raw veggies alongside homemade nutritious veggie dogs can actually be quite a healthy meal.

    Wheat bread rolls makes it even better. And you can easily make refined sugar free homemade tomato ketchup!

    Sure, it’s a bit more effort. But these veggie dogs freeze well, so I’d suggest making a double batch and stashing them in the freezer. They’re really easy to make and the kids will love rolling them into hot dog shapes.

    Lentil recipes

    If you love these veggie dogs and have more lentils to use up, try these lentil recipes!

    Lentil Dahl

    Easy Lentil Soup

    Lentil Tacos

     

    Lentil carrot veggie dogs in buns with ketchup and mustard in front of a bottle of ketchup and a salad

    How to make vegan dogs

    You don't need to turn to processed store bought veggie dogs. They're really easy to make yourself and taste delicious.

    You will need:

    red lentils
    vegetable stock
    olive oil
    onion
    carrots
    smoked paprika
    garlic powder
    flour (plain or gluten-free)

    Then you just need to cook the lentils, fry the onion and then whiz it all up on a food processor or blender! Shape it into hot dog shapes, chill them and then fry. Voila vegan hot dogs that taste delicious!

    Serve them in hot dog buns, or you could even try them in milk rolls or fun bread shapes!

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    Lentil Carrot Veggie Hot Dogs Recipe

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    With these veggie hot dogs, I’ve pureed the lentils and veggies so they have a finer and more ‘veggie dog’-like texture. The smoked paprika and garlic powder give them that classic hot dog aroma and taste, but they’re full of goodness from pulses and veggies. I’ve made them with plain flour, but gluten-free flour works well if required.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Chilling time 30 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Meals
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 189 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup (200g) dried red lentils rinsed
    • 3 cups (700ml) vegetable stock
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 onion finely diced
    • 2 carrots (125g) grated
    • 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 + ¼ cups (150g) plain (all purpose) flour
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the lentils in the stock for 10 minutes or until tender, then drain.
    • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, then add the onion and sautee for a few minutes until translucent but not browned. Add the grated carrot and sautee for 3-5 minutes until soft.
    • Add the cooked lentils, carrot mixture, spices, salt and pepper to a food processor and whiz until it’s thick and well combined.
    • Tip the mixture into a bowl and mix in 3 tablespoons of the flour. Add more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until a thick and manageable consistency. You may not need all of the flour.
    • Roll into hot dog-like shapes, place on a plate, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a frying pan over a medium/low heat and add some of the hot dogs. Fry, gently turning often, until golden. Repeat in batches.
    • Serve in a hot dog bun.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSodium: 363mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2930IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2.9mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. Manuh

      March 10, 2022 at 1:46 am

      I've not made these yet but will do a trial run for a vegetarian friend I'll have over on the weekend. For a lentil veggie burger I tried, I read a comment that adding cooked pasta to the lentils below blending can really help with keeping the shape. worked beautifully for the burhers. I will try that here at well.

      Reply
    2. Ray J

      October 02, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      1 star
      I would appreciate it if the moderator would stop deleting my negative comment. I like the idea but I tried two times to make this and in both cases the mixture was a wet mess that could not be shaped in anyway.

      Reply
      • Sasha

        September 16, 2022 at 4:48 pm

        We had the same issue. We added more flour and they just tasted like dough then 🙁

        Reply
    3. RJ

      September 13, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      I really like the idea, but I tried 2 times and the recipe did not turn out well either time. In both cases the mixture in no way resembled anything shape-able. The first time I used split red lentils, and I think I overcooked them / used too much liquid. But the second time I used canned brown lentils, which are more firm and less liquidy, and I had the same problem. Adding more flour only made it taste like flour. Too bad. Maybe if I baked the lentils to dry them out it would work better but not sure it's worth another effort.

      Reply
    4. Mer

      July 27, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      4 stars
      I replaced the carrots with green peas (which I had leftover from dinner) and used green lentils. I did fry them. Tasty with BBQ sauce.

      Reply
    5. spencer

      March 10, 2021 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      these look amazing and i’m excited to try, but i was wondering why red lentils? only ask because i have green right now and just want to save myself a trip to the store if i can 😅

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 10, 2021 at 10:36 am

        Hi, green work too! You'll likely just need to cook them a bit longer and check on them.

        Reply
    6. mimi

      June 14, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      A recipe definitely worth keeping. Nice taste. They also hold their shape once in the frying pan and in the bun.

      Reply
    7. Pongodhall

      July 03, 2019 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe and tasty, healthy sausages to expand my repertoire. Thank you 💐

      Reply
    8. Ben Myhre

      July 01, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      I am not a vegetarian or a vegan, but I will always try food like this. This has such good flavor! Thanks for sharing and putting in the work to bring this recipe to us.

      Reply
    9. Michelle

      July 01, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      This was perfect! We recently switched to a vegetarian diet and my daughter used to love hot dogs, I'm not keen on the processed veggie options so I suprised her with these! Great!

      Reply
    10. Rona

      June 03, 2019 at 3:37 am

      As carrots are different sizes, how many grams would you need for this recipe please

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        June 03, 2019 at 10:27 am

        Hi, it's 125g. I've updated the post!

        Reply
    11. Zee

      March 31, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe! These are easy to make and taste great =)

      Reply
    12. Lauren Vavala

      February 20, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a unique recipe! I've had veggie dogs but now I loved to make my own - great recipe!

      Reply
    13. Charlie

      February 19, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      Hi, could I cook these in the oven instead of frying, for a healthier version? Thanks

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 20, 2019 at 8:55 am

        Hi, that should work fine, but I haven't tried it. Perhaps at 200C/400F or a bit cooler and keep checking on them as I'm not sure how long for. Maybe 30 minutes? Please let me know how you get on with them in the oven!

        Reply
    14. Angela R

      November 15, 2018 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Really good. Tried these for dinner because my daughter is now vegetarian. We all really liked them. They're not the same as meat hot dogs but tasted very good as veggie dogs. I liked the texutre.

      Reply
      • Naga

        September 12, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        5 stars
        I was looking for this. My dude lives hotdog but he has gone vege with me. Will definitely try.

        Reply
    15. Taylor W.

      November 01, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Such a creative recipe! Perfect for meatless Monday!

      Reply
      • Mandi

        December 02, 2021 at 11:45 pm

        Can you freeze these cooked? Just would make prep easier to have some to just pull out and warm in the oven. Thanks.

        Reply
    16. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      November 01, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious, I definitely need to give these a try with the kids!

      Reply
    17. Eva Katona

      October 31, 2018 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      I love all the food you create - you have fantastic recipes! But this is something I was actually looking to make for a long time but I oculdn't find a good recipe for this. Will try it on the weekend.

      Reply
    18. Emily Leary

      October 30, 2018 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious!! I had no idea you could make lentil hot dogs like this. I need to give it a go.

      Reply
    19. Kathy

      October 30, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to try these!! I haven't had hotdogs for so long as the vegetarian ones aren't gluten-free.

      Reply
    20. Kara

      October 30, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      These look like the perfect winter warmer for firework night

      Reply
    21. Rhian westbury

      October 30, 2018 at 8:00 am

      These look really tasty and much like a meat hot dog. I bet the lentils and carrots gave it a good texture x

      Reply
    22. Elizabeth

      October 30, 2018 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Those are super clever! I bet they're much better than those carrot veggie dogs I've seen out there. Genius!

      Reply
    23. Rebecca Smith

      October 29, 2018 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds absolutely delicious. I definitely need to give these a try

      Reply
    24. Charli

      October 29, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      4 stars
      These sound utterly delicious! I love using lentils as a meat substitute but I've never thought of blending them before.
      C x

      Reply
      • Lola

        August 18, 2022 at 9:12 pm

        Love this combo for a healthy Veggie Dog. What do you think would have if the wheat flour was substituted for oat flour? Or a mix of oat and coconut flour perhaps? Any recommendations for an alternative to wheat flour? Sorry if this has already been answered. Thanks for the inspiration!

        Reply
        • Kate Hackworthy

          August 22, 2022 at 11:56 am

          Hi, either of those should work. You may need a little more or less, so add less than the required amount and add more if needed to make it workable but not too stiff.

          Reply
    25. Dems Banjo

      September 12, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! this looks good and healthy. I am going to try it out, though my children may not like it. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    26. Nichole

      July 18, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      How long do these last in the fridge or freezer? About to make a batch of these. Can't wait to try them!!!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        July 19, 2018 at 9:06 am

        Hi Nichole, they should be fine in the fridge for 3 days and in the freezer for a month.
        I hope you enjoy them!
        Kate 🙂

        Reply
    27. Barb

      July 01, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      4 stars
      We enjoyed your recipe after lots of looking this was the simplest using real ingredients. My daughters favorite food is lentils. So I knew she would approve. We used lots more spice than you called for. But that might just be our tastes. We live in Wisconsin. We are pretty serious about our dogs! Pics etc https://www.facebook.com/741558457/posts/10155855318448458/

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        July 02, 2018 at 5:26 pm

        I'm so pleased that you like the recipe! Thanks for sharing pictures of it 🙂

        Reply
    28. Anthony Osude

      April 24, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      My girlfriend has become vegetarian recently and this went down a treat. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    29. Jack Smith

      April 16, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      I will give this a try. I going to see if I can fool my kids. thanks

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        April 17, 2018 at 12:02 pm

        I hope they enjoy them!

        Reply
    30. Teri Stephens

      April 05, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      This is so creative, and I bet they taste delicious. Fun way to get the young ones to embrace the veggies. Great pics, too.

      Reply
    31. Juli

      April 05, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      I want to reach through the screen. This lentil carrot hotdogs sound so good. I have all of the ingredients, I am going to make these for my kiddos this evening. pinning!

      Reply
    32. Carlee

      April 05, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      They really do look delicious and so much healthier than the real thing. They'd be fun to try!

      Reply
    33. georgie

      April 05, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      what a creative recipe! I'm always looking for new vegetarian ideas! must try this!

      Reply
    34. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      April 05, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I have to say that this recipe really intrigues me. Mainly because I do not like hot dogs. I bet I would love this though, so I'm going to make them two ways - one with the paprika and garlic powder and one without. As I do not want it to mimic a hot dog for me. I really am looking forward to trying your recipe. They look fun to eat and I miss eating hot dog buns!

      Reply

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