a couple squirts of liquid smoke (I used mesquite flavored)
pepper to taste
whole wheat hot dog buns
Directions
Cut your carrots so they are the length of your hot dog buns and if they are too thick (bigger than 1½"),you need to split them in half as well.
Place a large pot on the stove and heat to a boil. Add your carrots and heat for about 10 minutes or until you can just get your fork into them. Don't over cook them though because you want them to have a slight firmness to be like regular hot-dogs.
Strain the carrots and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process.
mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl and place in a zip-lock baggy along with your cooked carrots. Let them marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to 2 days).
Once the marinating time is up, place your carrots either in a heated oven or in your toaster oven that has been heated to 350. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until they are fully heated. You could probably also heat them on a grill if you desired that look/flavor.
Add your toppings and they're ready to eat!
Recipe by Green Leaves and Jam, a Plant-Based Diet at http://greenleavesandjam.com/carrot-hot-dogs/