The Vegan

Name: The Vegan
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: Arugula Pesto (store-bought or from scratch); Vegan Mayonnaise (store-bought or from scratch) Classic bun Soy hot dog Tomato wedges Alfalfa sprouts Mushroom slices Cucumber slices Prep Make arugula pesto and vegan mayonnaise according to the recipes, if using homemade. Assembly Get out a classic bun. Steam a soy hot dog as instructed. Place it in the bun and top it with a smear each of arugula pesto and vegan mayo. Add a few tomato wedges, a handful of alfalfa sprouts, and several mushroom and cucumber slices. Kitchen Notes Arugula pesto and vegan mayo are readily available in the condiments or organic-foods aisle of most supermarkets. Vegan hot dog buns are sold in many grocery stores; the classic hot dog bun recipe happens to be vegan. For where to purchase soy dogs. SPICY VEGAN DOG: Steam soy dog as above, but smear it with spicy mustard and top with an assortment of sliced bell peppers, jalapeños, and chiles. PLAIN VEGAN JANE: Omit all toppings and use your favorite vegan condiments—or nothing at all! THE VEGETABLE DOG: Replace the soy dog with a whole roasted carrot. Spread pesto and mayo on a nutty whole-grain hot dog bun, assemble the dog, and top with cooked onions and roasted cauliflower. AUTUMN DOG: Eighty-six everything except the bun. Replace the hot dog with cooked butternut squash cubes. Top with mashed sweet potatoes, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dusting of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.; Vegan Mayonnaise (store-bought or from scratch); Classic bun; Classic bun; Soy hot dog; Tomato wedges; Alfalfa sprouts; Alfalfa sprouts; Mushroom slices; Cucumber slices

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Haute Dogs

By Russell van Kraayenburg

Published 2014

About

IF YOU’RE VEGAN AND HAVE SOMEHOW MADE IT THROUGH ALL THE TALK ABOUT the virtues of various meaty products and natural casings, I applaud you. This recipe is your reward. Meatless sausages are almost as old as the hot dog itself, and today’s vegan hot dogs are much healthier and far more flavorful than the bland not-dogs of yesteryear. Many companies sell vegan hot dogs and sausages, and almost all hot dog restaurants—especially on the West Coast—oôer a vegan or vegetarian dog. Vegan