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Mexican Carrot Not Dog

Mexican Carrot Not Dog

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Recipe - Gourmet Garage Corporate
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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

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.