Vegan Gluten-Free High Protein

Plant-Based Hotdog and Cheesy Fries

Enjoy a classic American favorite with a plant-based twist. A hearty hotdog served with crispy fries topped with delicious vegan cheese.

⏱️ 20 minutes Prep Time
🍳 25 minutes Cook Time
🍽️ 4 Servings
🎯 Easy Difficulty
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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

400Calories
15gProtein
60gCarbs
12gFat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 4 plant-based hotdogs
  • 4 whole grain hotdog buns
  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 1 cup cashews (soaked for 2 hours)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Cut the potatoes into thin strips to make fries.
  3. Toss the fries in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the fries on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. While the fries are baking, prepare the vegan cheese sauce by blending soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a skillet, heat the plant-based hotdogs according to package instructions.
  7. Toast the hotdog buns in the oven for a few minutes until golden.
  8. Assemble each hotdog in a bun and top with cheese sauce.
  9. Serve the hotdogs alongside the baked fries drizzled with extra cheese sauce.

Health Benefits

Nutritional advantages of this recipe

  • Rich in plant-based protein for muscle repair.
  • Contains healthy fats from cashews for heart health.
  • Loaded with fiber from whole grain buns and potatoes.