veggie dogs

Plant-based wieners

Veggie dogs are meatless hot dogs made from plant-based proteins like soy, wheat gluten, or vegetables.

They mimic the shape and often the taste of traditional frankfurters while offering a vegetarian or vegan alternative: We grilled veggie dogs for the cookout.

The quality varies widely—some pass for the real thing, others decidedly don't.

ingredients

soy

Protein-rich Asian bean

  • seitanFlavored wheat gluten
  • tofuCoagulated soy milk block
  • tempehFermented soybean patty

plant-based protein · pea protein · wheat gluten · carrot · beetroot

serving

bun

Soft rounded roll

pigs in blankets · slider · street cart · ballpark · concession stand · food truck · picnic · cookout

dietary

vegan

Avoids all animal products

meat substitute · cruelty-free · cholesterol-free · allergen-friendly · health-conscious

toppings

mustard

Tangy seed-paste condiment

  • ketchupTomato-based condiment
  • relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
  • onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs

sauerkraut · jalapeños · pickles · chili · cheese sauce · coleslaw · kimchi · sriracha · avocado · pico de gallo

grilling

barbecue

Slow-cook over coals

sear · smoke · cookout · propane · flipping · grates · caramelization · basting · skewers · grillmaster

brands

Yves

French masculine given name

  • BocaFlorida city, shortened
Opposites
meat content

veggie dogshot dogs

Sausages in buns

frankfurters · wieners · bratwurst · kielbasa · Italian sausage

authenticity as hot dogs

veggie dogsthe real thing

Authentic original version

dietary philosophy

veggie dogsprocessed meats

Preserved animal proteins

steaks · burgers · ribs

Family

veggie, dogs, veg, veggies, dog, dogged, doggedly, vegetable, vegetables

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