Not Dogs with Chili Sauce
Not Dogs with Chili Sauce
Serves 4
Ingredients
Not Dogs
- 1 lg. or 4 sm. each carrot
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 4 each New England hot dog rolls
Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 each onion, medium, diced
- 1.5 tbsp chili powder
- 1 pinch ground mustard
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup dry red wine
- 1 15-oz can no-sodium pinto beans
- 1 15-oz can no-sodium kidney beans
- 1 15-oz can no-sodium black beans
- 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes in puree
- Garnish: shredded cheese
Instructions
Make Not Dogs
- If using 1 large carrot, cut off the stem end and then cut the carrot into four equal, long strips. If using small carrots, just cut off the stem end.
- Peel if you would like, and wash the carrot(s). Boil about 4 or 5 cups of water. Add the carrots and blanch for about 6 minutes until tender but firm. Remove from water and set aside.
- Make the marinade by getting an empty loaf pan and adding the following ingredients: soy sauce, ginger, honey, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix well and gently add the carrots. Refrigerate for one hour.
Make Chili Sauce
- Open and drain all beans in a colander and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in large pot until hot. Add diced onions and cook for about 3 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add all spices, stirring constantly, and cook for about one minute.
- Add wine and incorporate well. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until absorbed.
- Add the beans and tomato puree and stir well. Bring to a boil, then turn to a simmer and cover.
- Cook for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
Cook and Assemble
- Remove the carrots from the fridge and put a grill pan or non-stick saute pan on the stove. Add a tablespoon of canola oil and turn the heat to medium high.
- Once the pan is hot, carefully add the four carrots, separately them in the pan by about an inch.
- Cook for about I-2 minutes on each side to brown and then remove from heat and place in bun.
- Top with as much chili sauce as desired, as well as shredded cheese, and serve.