Mediterranean & Mexican Inspired Vegan Hot Dogs!

Mediterranean & Mexican Inspired Vegan Hot Dogs! – are fully loaded and smothered in deliciousness. The most bomb veggie dogs on the block. I made these for the 4th of July this year. Totally incredible.

The Mediterranean vegan hot dog is loaded with hummus, sauteed mushrooms with fresh lemon, parsley, garlic chives, and a tahini drizzle. The Mexican vegan hot dog is loaded with olives, vegan cheddar, green onions, (usually avocado), fresh cilantro, hot sauce, and a roasted red pepper drizzle. Honestly, I can’t pick a favorite. They’re totally different dogs but equally as badass.

I missed the beach big time this past 4th of July. Usually, I go to Long Island (where I’m from) and we all mosey to the beach in glow stick apparel to see the fireworks. However, since I spent my 4th’s at my friend Maureen’s house as a child, they’ve never been as fun at my own home (LI) unless my mother hosts a big party. Maureen’s parents always had loads of family, staple food, and lawn games – bocce being the biggest. This year I hosted (I usually do) with the few people we’ve been isolating with. We had lawn darts, bocce ball, cornhole, etc. There were water balloon fights, super soakers, great food, strawberry/mint margaritas, mango margaritas, and a slightly failed outdoor movie. I fucking love the shit out of entertaining and hosting any party for any occasion and believe me, I’ll always find an occasion, no need for a “just because.”

Anyway, enjoy the shit outta the Mediterranean & Mexican Inspired Vegan Hot Dogs! Comment below and let me know how you did yours, or other crazy dog inventions you’ve rocked.

PS- We listened to Bob Marley for a large part of the 4th of July. Bob is my sunshine summer music (thanks to my old New Paltz roomies for that) Enjoy the tunes! …

Mediterranean & Mexican Inspired Vegan Hot Dogs!

*There are no measurements for these hot dogs, as you will dress each one as you’d like and to taste

Ingredients-

Mexican Vegan Hot Dog:

Good hot dog buns

Hot dogs – grilled

Shredded vegan cheddar (I used Miyoko’s Farmhouse Cheddar)

Fresh cilantro – chopped loosely

Green onions – diced

Black Olives – sliced

Avocado – diced

Optional – hot sauce, roasted red pepper drizzle

Mediterranean Vegan Hot Dog:

Good hot dog buns

Hot dogs – grilled

Hummus – You can use a classic hummus (recipe here), a spicy roasted red pepper hummus (recipe here), or any other hummus

White or crimini mushrooms – sliced thin

Garlic – minced (for mushrooms)

fresh parsley (for mushrooms)

Garlic Chives

fresh lemon (for mushrooms)

Olive oil for pan

Salt & pepper for the mushrooms

Directions-

Mexican Vegan Hot dog:

Toast your buns with a bit of the cheese and hot sauce (optional) on the bottom

Add hot dog, cheese, green onions, olives, avocado, cilantro, and drizzle with (both optional) hot sauce and roasted red pepper sauce

Mediterranean Vegan Hot Dog:

Heat pan on medium with olive oil. Once hot, add garlic and mushrooms and sprinkle on salt & pepper. Stir. Add fresh parsley and squeeze just a bit of fresh lemon juice on the mushrooms and stir. Cook for about 3 minutes stirring occasionally (toast buns at the same time).

Toast your buns and then smother the bottom of the bun with your choice of hummus and then add hot dogs

Place the garlic chives on the side of the bun, top with mushrooms, and drizzle with tahini sauce

Beer pairings:

For Mexican Vegan Hot Dog – witbier or hefeweizen

For Mediterranean Vegan Hot Dog – pilsner, American pale ale, or warsteiner