Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (such as sage and rosemary), finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 5 tbsp plain flour
  • For the caramelised onions
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 medium onions thinly sliced and 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tin drained red kidney beans
  • 1tsp mirin paste

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Enjoy these homemade vegan bean hot dogs for summer parties on the BBQ or an everyday yummy treat, finished with a dollop of sticky caramelised onions for a delicious addition

Difficulty : Medium

Serves : 4

Enjoy these homemade vegan bean hot dogs for summer parties on the BBQ or an everyday yummy treat, finished with a dollop of sticky caramelised onions for a delicious addition

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then add the onion and red pepper and cook gently for 1-2 mins then stir in the garlic and fry for 3 minutes
  • 2
    Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, chopped herbs, smoked paprika, miso paste and drained kidney beans and sauté for 2 mins. Turn off the heat and mix in the flour
  • 3
    Using a potato masher, crush the mixture, don't over mash as you want texture. Using clean hands shape the mixture in to a large ball then cut into four pieces. Roll each of the four pieced into a sausage shape
  • 4
    Chill in the fridge on a lined baking tray covered for at least 30 minutes, you can make these ahead of a party and leave them in the fridge until ready to use!!
  • 5
    You can pop these on a BBQ, In your Ninja outdoor smoker or in you air fryer cook the sausages for about 8mins (until browned all over, turn half way through cooking)
  • 6
    meanwhile, make the carmelised onions. Put the olive oil in a separate frying pan over a medium heat, then add the onions and stir in the balsamic vinegar, cook gently for 8 mins until soft and caramelised
  • 7
    To serve, spread mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise on the inside of a hot dog bun and lay over salad leaves. Add one of your smoky sausage and spread over your caramelised onions. Finish with tomato ketchup and mustard - enjoy YUMMY!

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