These homemade vegan hot dogs are sure to blow your mind! Made with tofu and vital wheat gluten they are smoky, salty, and so delicious.
Prep time: PT25M
Cook time: PT30M
Total time: PT75M
Rating
4.75 stars (4 reviews)
Keywords
vegan hot dogs
Ingredients
3 ounces firm tofu
1 ounce carrots, boiled
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons water
2/3 cup vital wheat gluten
Categories
Dinner
Lunch
Main Course
Steps
In a blender, blend all the ingredients except the vital wheat gluten. Blend for about 45 seconds until it is a smooth liquid.
Then add in the vital wheat gluten and blend for a few seconds until it forms into a ball.
Use clean hands to knead the seitan 5 minutes, until it is shiny and forms a ball. If it sticking dust your surface with vital wheat gluten.
Divide into 4 pieces. Roll out into a thin 6 to 7 inch log. You can also use a hot dog bun to give you a guide for length. The seitan may take 1 to 2 minutes to roll out.
Use a piece of parchment paper to roll up the vegan hot dog up tightly and then wrap it tightly in foil. Twist the ends of the foil to make it like a party popper or piece of candy. If you need a visual please check the youtube video.
Steam in a steamer basket for 30 minutes. Then let them cool for 20 minutes before unwrapping.
After you unwrap them, you can then cover them with a touch of oil. I like to spray them with spray oil to do this. Grill them for a few minutes or you can crisp them in a pan on the stove.
Place in a bun and add any of your favorite toppings. Enjoy.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 51 g
Calories: 113 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4.2 g
Protein: 18.5 g
Fat: 2.7 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Sodium: 326.3 mg
Sugar: 0.6 g
Reviews
Carol on 2025-07-10 (4 stars): I made these using the double up recipe and I found the dough really tough to work and roll out then the sausages came out very tough and chewy. The definitely didn't have hot dog texture. Do you have any suggestions or tips to try to make them softer? Thank you.
Melissa on 2025-07-04 (5 stars): Just made these and love them! Accessible ingredients (liquid smoke is more of a special purchase but worth it for most vegans), easy technique, just requires a little time and planning for steaming. My husband, carnivore, ate and enjoyed. Will def make again
Kim on 2025-06-14 (5 stars): WOW, I really didn't think they would be so good! Just about to finish the first batch (last three from the freezer) then will be making again at X3 recipe! Thank you for sharing this great recipe 🙏
Samara Lynn on 2025-05-16 (5 stars): Hello! This is an excellent recipe! I added a little white miso paste and tamari sauce to kick up the umami flavor. Came out wonderful. Great texture, held together well in a bun. Thank you!
