Healthy Grilling Recipe: Low Carb Hot Dog with Zucchini Buns

 

Hot dogs are a staple on the barbeque. All about the hot dog, not the bun? Then let me introduce my new favorite low carb hot dog option: a zucchini bun. I know, I know, but let me explain: grilling zucchini not only turns it smoky and delicious, but makes it soft enough to serve as a perfect vessel for your grilled hot dog.

The zucchini isn’t trying to replace the bun by any means—think of this BBQ main as a perfect way to get your main and veggies in one.

While you can always go with your favorite hot dog toppings (ketchup and mustard are supreme in my opinion), I decided to add an extra-special, fresh topping in this recipe. I created an avocado topping, made from diced avocados, tomatoes, corn, green onions, and the juice from a lime.

Tip: Make extra, and serve it as a dip with chips!

 

Zucchini Bun Hot Dogs

Ingredients (makes 6 servings)

 

For avocado topping

 

  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn, defrosted
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

 

Other Ingredients

 

  • 3 zucchini, halved
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 hot dogs

 

Instructions

Step 1

Make topping: In a medium bowl stir together avocado, corn, tomatoes, green onion, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Remove ends of halved zucchini and scoop out seeds with a spoon. Drizzle all halves with olive oil and season with salt.

Step 3

On a large grill pan over medium heat, grill zucchini until nicely charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from pan.

Step 4

Grill hot dogs until warmed through and charred on the outside. Place hot dogs in zucchini “bun” and top with avocado mixture. Serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories239
  • Fat20 g
  • Carb6 g
  • Fiber4 g
  • Sugar3 g
  • Protein 7g

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