Veggie Hot Dogs

Name: Veggie Hot Dogs
Yield: Makes 12 veggie dogs
Ingredients: Garlic, 1 tablespoon minced; Old Bay seasoning, 3 tablespoons; Grainy mustard, 2 tablespoons; Olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Tomato paste, 3 tablespoons; Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons; Smoked almonds, ¾ cup (3 oz/90 g); Hot dog buns, as needed; Condiments of your choice; Firm tofu, 14 oz (440 g), drained; Vital wheat gluten, 1¾ cups (8¾ oz/270 g); Cornstarch, 2 teaspoons

Preparation info

Makes
12
veggie dogs

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Weeknight Vegetarian

By Ivy Manning

Published 2015

About

When I met my vegetarian husband, he subsisted on little more than processed vegetarian hot dogs. I set out to make him a tastier and healthier version and, though these take some time to steam, they’re a snap to make.

Ingredients

Firm tofu, 14 oz (440 g), drained
Smoked almonds, ¾ cup

Sandwich
Dinner
Vegan
Summer
Microwave

Method

In a food processor, combine the tofu, almonds, oil, tomato paste, soy sauce, Old Bay, mustard, and garlic. Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the bowl. In a bowl, whisk together the vital wheat gluten and cornstarch. Transfer to the food processor and process until the mixture forms a moist dough. Let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place a