Veggie hot dog

Name: Veggie hot dog
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 68 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Lentils cooked naturally ½ cup; Dried red beans naturally cooked 0.625 cup; Wheat gluten 1 cup; Soy sauce 1.7 tbsp; Mustard 1 spoonful; Tomato paste 1 spoonful; Curry yellow to taste; Powdered ginger to taste; Green Peperoncino to taste; Salt to taste; Paprika to taste; Salad to taste; Tomatoes to taste; Red onions to taste; Mayonnaise vegan to taste; Lime peel to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 38 min
Makes: 4 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

So... If you're on the hunt for a fun twist on classic street food, you’ve gotta try the veggie hot dog. This one skips the meat entirely—uses a base of beans, lentils, and wheat gluten. It's soft inside, and when you cook it, the outside gets super crispy. Really, really good stuff. The blend? Soy sauce, tomato concentrate, spices like paprika, ginger, and yellow curry—gives it this warm, almost tangy vibe.

And look, the flavor? Anything but boring. Loads of personality from those spices. Fans of the vegan hot dog often rave about the texture—it really mimics a traditional hot dog but without the meat. It’s fun and kinda creative, especially if you’re into new things or need a break from veggie burgers. Plus, in the U.S., the veggie hot dog is pretty much a staple at backyard cookouts and city food trucks. Fits that laid-back vibe perfectly.

And you know what? People love experimenting with toppings—grilled onions, mustard, spicy sauces, or fresh seasonal veggies. With a base like this, you can switch up the spices or sauces, and it still comes out tender inside and a nice golden look after cooking. Seriously, this flexibility makes it a hit if you want a vegetarian hot dog that’s way, way more than just plain.

Some folks even tweak the flavor more, adding extra curry or smoked paprika for a deeper kick. The moist inside and crispy skin? Really makes it feel special. You can taste the effort put into recreating that hot dog vibe, but in a totally plant-based way. It’s fun to play around with, and the kind of dish that turns a regular meal into something memorable and exciting—no question about it. Really, you can’t go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

Lentils ½ cup (125 g) - cooked naturally

Dried red beans 0.625 cup (125 g) - naturally cooked

Wheat gluten 1 cup (130 g)

Soy sauce 1.7 tbsp (25 g)

Mustard 1 spoonful

Tomato paste 1 spoonful

Curry to taste - yellow

Powdered ginger to taste

Green Peperoncino to taste

Salt to taste

Paprika to taste

For seasoning: Salad to taste; Tomatoes to taste; Red onions to taste; Mayonnaise to taste - vegan; Lime peel to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Veggie hot dog

To prepare the veggie hot dogs, put the beans 1, lentils 2 into a food processor, and add the soy sauce 3.

Add the tomato paste 4, ground ginger 5, and paprika 6.

Continue by adding yellow curry, chili powder, mustard 7, and salt 8. Blend for a short time, just a few pulses, to obtain a coarsely chopped mixture 9.

Then transfer it to a bowl, add the gluten 10, and knead. The dough should be homogeneous and elastic 11. To help you, you can knead with wet hands, which will also help regulate the hydration of the mixture. Cut it into 4 parts of about 3.5 oz (100 g) each 12.

Shape the dough pieces into small loaves about 8 inches (20 cm) long 13. Wrap them in clean natural fiber cloths and tie the ends with string like a candy 14. Boil in a broth of water and soy sauce for 30 minutes 15.

Once cooked, drain and untie them 16, and place them in a pan with a little oil. Brown them for about 8 minutes, turning often to brown all sides 17. Cut the buns in half and toast them 18.

Assemble the sandwiches by placing vegan mayonnaise and lettuce on the bottom 19. Add the sausage 20 and sliced tomatoes 21.

Add red onions 22, a sprinkle of lime zest 23, and pepper. Your veggie hot dogs are ready to be enjoyed 34.

Storage

You can store the veggie hot dogs in the refrigerator in a closed container for 2-3 days.

Advice

If you prefer a gluten-free version, you can use alternative flours like chickpea or rice flour instead of wheat gluten. You can use different spices for the filling such as cumin, turmeric, smoked pepper, coriander, or parsley. For the sandwich topping, you can use: hummus, guacamole, vegan barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard. For a more hearty and colorful version, you can add: grilled vegetables, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, or zucchini.

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