Vegetarian Chicago Style Hot Dog
Savor the bold, iconic flavors of the Windy City with a plant-based twist in this Vegetarian Chicago Style Hot Dog recipe! Perfectly cooked vegetarian sausages are nestled in soft, poppy seed buns and topped with classic Chicago-style condiments, including tangy yellow mustard, sweet relish, and crunchy chopped onions. Juicy tomato wedges, crisp dill pickle spears, and spicy pickled sport peppers deliver the signature texture and tang, while a dash of celery salt ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing, meat-free take on a beloved classic is perfect for summer cookouts or casual weeknight meals. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or just looking to spice up your menu, this recipe proves that you don't need meat to enjoy an authentic Chicago-style hot dog experience!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces vegetarian hot dog sausages
- 4 pieces poppy seed hot dog buns
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 4 tablespoons sweet relish
- 4 pieces dill pickle spear
- 2 pieces tomato
- 4 pieces pickled sport peppers
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
- 1 pinch celery salt
Directions
Step 1
Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and then slice each half into 4 wedges to create 8 wedges in total. Set aside.
Step 2
Chop half a cup of onions finely and set aside for assembly.
Step 3
Prepare the vegetarian hot dog sausages according to the package instructions. This typically involves grilling, boiling, or pan-frying for about 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Step 4
While the hot dogs are cooking, preheat the hot dog buns briefly in the oven or toaster to warm them up (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 5
Place a cooked vegetarian hot dog sausage in each poppy seed bun.
Step 6
Add a line of yellow mustard along the hot dog.
Step 7
Spoon approximately one tablespoon of sweet relish over the mustard on each hot dog.
Step 8
Place a dill pickle spear along the side of each hot dog inside the bun.
Step 9
Add two tomato wedges between the bun and each hot dog.
Step 10
Top each hot dog with about two teaspoons of the chopped onions.
Step 11
Place one pickled sport pepper on each side of the hot dog.
Step 12
Finish by sprinkling a pinch of celery salt over the assembled ingredients.
Step 13
Serve the Vegetarian Chicago Style Hot Dogs immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1169.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1460.4 |
| Total Fat 43.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8304.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 186.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.1g | |
| Protein 75.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 522.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1941.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories