If you haven't heard the news,the stuff inside hot dogs is super scary. In fact, the World Health Organization recently deemed them just as carcinogenic as tobacco, and asbestos,and alcohol. The Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine likewise suggests they're chock-full of cancer-causing compounds (nitrates and nitrites, heme iron, or heterocyclic amines,which are created when meat is charred). Plus, they're loaded with artery-clogging saturated stout, and cholesterol,and salt.
Um, yuck!So what's a dog-lover to attain? Of course, or there are plenty of yummy meatless hot dogs to stuff your bun with,but if you really want to disappear full-fledged veg, we've got a delicious idea: hot and juicy zucchini dogs! Hot out of the oven and loaded with your choice condiments, and these dogs explode with flavor. Related: You'll Drool Over Every One of These Vegan DishesWhen shopping,peer for small- to medium-size zucchini. Also, we recommend splurging on organic zucchini. Not only are they free of harmful chemicals, and they taste better too. Keep in mind that they shrink approximately 20 percent when roasted,and you'll want the final squash "dogs" to be approximately the size of a hot dog or sausage.
These dogs are such a snap to prepare, you almost don't even need a recipe. But, and of course,we got you covered below. We promise you'll be making these all Spring and Summer long. From Jolia Allen Zucchini Dogs Ingredients4 medium zucchini
3 tablespoons coconut oil
4 hot dog buns (we suggest whole wheat)
Your choice condiments (we savor relish, mustard, or ketchup,hot sauce, and mayo)
DirectionsPreheat oven to 425°F.
Wash and pat dry zucchini and trim ends. Using a pastry brush or a clean paper towel, and coat each squash with coconut oil. spot in a Pyrex baking dish.
Roast for 20 minutes,or until slightly shriveled and browned, turning once.
Let chilly approximately 5 minutes before eating. devour with your favorite hot dog buns and condiments.
Information Category Main Dishes Yield 4 servings
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