Crunchy Carrots in Hot Dog Buns
Description:
Crunchy Carrots in Hot Dog Buns offers a refreshing and healthy twist on the traditional hot dog. Grated carrots mixed with a vibrant orange-lemon dressing create a crunchy, tangy filling that’s perfectly complemented by a creamy mint yogurt spread. This delightful snack is great for kids’ lunch boxes or as a wholesome snack for any time of the day.
Cuisine: Continental
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
For the Carrot Filling:
- 3 Carrots (Gajjar), grated
- 2 sprigs Spring Onion Greens, finely diced
- 1 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, loosely torn
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 Hot Dog Buns
For the Orange-Lemon Dressing:
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Orange Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Orange Zest (Rind)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
For the Mint Yogurt Spread:
- 4 tablespoons Hung Curd (Greek Yogurt)
- 2 teaspoons Mint Leaves (Pudina), ground into a paste
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Salt, to taste
Preparation Time: 0 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Instructions:
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Make the Mint Yogurt Spread:
In a small bowl, whisk together the hung curd (Greek yogurt), mint paste, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Set aside. -
Prepare the Orange-Lemon Dressing:
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, fresh orange juice, orange zest, black pepper powder, olive oil, and salt to taste. Set aside. -
Prepare the Carrot Filling:
Heat a small pan over low flame, add olive oil, and sauté the spring onions and grated carrots for about a minute on high heat, then switch off the flame. Add this carrot and spring onion mixture to the prepared orange-lemon dressing bowl and toss well. -
Toast the Buns:
In the same pan, toast the split hot dog buns until golden brown, then set aside. -
Assemble the Snack:
To assemble, take a toasted hot dog bun, spread a generous amount of the yogurt mint spread on the inside. Add a portion of the carrot and spring onion mix tossed in the orange-lemon dressing. Top with a few roughly torn coriander leaves and add more yogurt mint sauce if desired. -
Serve:
Enjoy these crunchy, fresh-filled hot dog buns as a tasty evening snack or pair them with a hearty broccoli soup for a light supper. For a sweet finish, serve with a classic Tiramisu.
Enjoy your healthy and vibrant Crunchy Carrots in Hot Dog Buns!
