Description
These Zucchini Veggie Hot Dogs offer a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional hot dogs, featuring shredded zucchini combined with cheese and seasonings, baked to perfection. They are a perfect vegetarian and gluten-free option that can be enjoyed topped with your favorite condiments.
Ingredients
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Zucchini Mixture
- 2 medium zucchini, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard seed
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Zucchini: Cut off the ends of the zucchini, rinse them, and shred using a box grater. Place the shredded zucchini in a medium mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add chopped garlic, fresh parsley, garlic powder, mustard seed, salt, pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, and eggs into the bowl with zucchini. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Remove Moisture: Pour the mixture into a fine sifter or strainer held over another bowl. Use a spoon to press the mixture, extracting as much moisture as possible. Alternatively, you can place the mixture in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Shape Hot Dogs: Take large spoonfuls of the drained mixture and shape them into hot dog-sized logs using your hands. Place them on the prepared baking pan. Reshape as needed for uniform size.
- First Bake: Bake the shaped hot dogs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Reshape and Trim: Remove from oven and gently reshape or trim any excess edges with a knife for a neat finish. Return to the oven.
- Second Bake: Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes to further cook and set the hot dogs.
- Final Bake and Position: Take them out again, use tongs to push them together to reshape if needed, and stand them upright on their sides. Bake for a final 10 minutes to finish cooking and crisp up.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and top with your favorite condiments, buns, or toppings and enjoy your vegetarian and gluten-free zucchini hot dogs.
Notes
- Zucchini shredded and rolled into hot dog shapes offer a great vegetarian and gluten-free alternative to meat hot dogs.
- Removing excess moisture is crucial to achieve firm hot dogs that hold their shape during baking.
- Top with your favorite hot dog toppings such as mustard, ketchup, relish, or vegan cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
