I've been missing salty, greasy hot dogs ever since I became a vegetarian seven years ago. But last Friday David and I were hosting a sleepover at my place for my little siblings and we all had a fun meal on our mind: beans and franks.This time the vegetarian wanted to participate too! I finally found some meat-free 'hot dogs' at Greenwise and was so excited to try them out!
Ingredients: Water, soy protein isolate, wheat gluten, evaporated cane juice, salt, yeast extract, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), granulated garlic, carrageenan, spice extract, natural flavors (from vegetable sources), vegetable gum, natural smoke flavor, potassium chloride, tomato pulp.
What I Thought:They were very hot dog-ish (from what I remember). They had a fun hot dog texture but were a little bland. Once David seasoned them in a skillet they turned out amazing. They were so good that I ate the leftover links cold with breakfast the next morning! I like the fact that they are fat-free and low in calories, but you should definitely note that the salt is pretty high.
But who wants a vegetarian's review of a meat-like product?! So I asked the resident carnivore for his tasty opinion:
What David Thought:
The smart dogs were very paste-like in texture. I thought they had some characteristics of a hot dog (such as smell) but really did not taste as good as the scent suggested. It took a lot of spicing up to be edible.
I'm rooting for the non-meat products a bit more than David :) Either way, they're worth a try if you're looking for a healthier, vegan hot dog product!
Have you tried LightLife Smart Dogs or anything like them? Let me know your review!
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