Vegetarian Chili Cheese Hot Dog

Meet a comfort-food classic reinvented—the Vegetarian Chili Cheese Hot Dog! Loaded with smoky, spiced flavor and completely meat-free, this delicious twist swaps traditional beef for a hearty, protein-packed chili made from black beans, kidney beans, and vibrant veggies like red bell pepper and onion. Served on a toasted hot dog bun topped with sizzling vegetarian sausages, this dish piles on generous helpings of chili, melty shredded cheddar (or your favorite plant-based alternative), and a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a crowd-pleasing feast. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day gatherings, or backyard barbecues, this recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and offers a satisfying, plant-based upgrade to an iconic American favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 vegetarian hot dog sausages
• 4 hot dog buns
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cheese alternative
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 7

While the chili simmers, grill or cook the vegetarian hot dog sausages according to the package instructions.

Step 8

Lightly toast the hot dog buns in a toaster or oven.

Step 9

Once the chili is ready, place a cooked vegetarian sausage inside each toasted bun.

Step 10

Top each hot dog with a generous portion of vegetarian chili.

Step 11

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese or cheese alternative over the chili.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped green onions.

Step 13

Serve the chili cheese hot dogs warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2290.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2884.5

Total Fat 100.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 127.9mg	0%
Sodium 7868.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 341.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 90.7g	0%
Total Sugars 51.9g
Protein 157.4g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1861.7mg	0%
Iron 39.2mg	0%
Potassium 5320.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 47.2%