Vegan Chili Cheese Dogs

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
• Dairy-free cheese - 1 cup, shredded
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 2 teaspoons
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can
• Canned kidney beans - 1 can, drained and rinsed
• Bell pepper - 1, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1, diced
• Hot dog buns - 4
• Vegan sausages - 4

Let's Get Started

1. Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan.
2. Grill the vegan sausages until heated through and slightly charred, about 5 minutes per side.
3. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
4. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
6. Simmer the chili for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Place the grilled sausages in the hot dog buns.
8. Top each sausage with a generous amount of the homemade chili.
9. Sprinkle dairy-free cheese on top of the chili.
10. Place the chili cheese dogs under the broiler for a few minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 40g
• Protein: 20g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 5g