Heart Healthy Grilled Hot Dogs

(5.0)
By Adam Fisher
Published 5/9/2023
Dietitian Reviewed: Christina Wright, RD, LDN
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Adventist
Heart Healthy Grilled Hot Dogs

No buns? No problem! Our juicy healthyt Grilled Hot Dogs recipe replaces carb-loaded hot dog buns with tender grilled zucchini. We then top things off with fresh mango salsa to give this recipe a sweet and zesty kick. Fire up the grill for a delicious new way to enjoy hot dogs, the healthier way!

Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
6
Calories
206
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Why You’ll Love These Healthy Grilled Hot Dogs

  • Low Carb: These mouth-watering hot dogs are served on a grilled zucchini bun that will knock your socks off.
  • Packed with Flavor: These yummy, healthy hot dogs are grilled to perfection, and served on a zucchini bun, then topped with fresh, delectable mango salsa that will take your taste buds on a delicious ride.
  • Gluten-Free: If you are looking for an alternative to gluten packed hot dog buns, then these tasty gluten free hot dogs are for you. Nestled in a grilled zucchini bun, this hot dog is going to pleasantly surprise you.

Are hot dogs healthy? Our hot dogs are! These American favorites are diabetic friendly, low sodium and low in fat. We’ve swapped out traditional ballpark franks and replaced them with uncured turkey hot dogs that are made with natural, unprocessed ingredients. From there, we’ve replaced the bun on these healthy hot dogs with grilled zucchini. And instead of high sodium condiments, we topped our hot dog with fresh mango salsa that adds the perfect pop of summer flavor.

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Ingredients

Recipe yields 6 servings

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How to Make Grilled Hot Dogs

  1. Step 1

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mango, avocado, jalapeño, onion, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, ½ teaspoon black pepper and ¼ tsp salt. Set the mango salsa aside.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the ends of the halved zucchini and scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. Drizzle each half of zucchini with ½ teaspoon of olive oil. Season each half of zucchini with ½ teaspoon of black pepper and a pinch of salt.

  3. Step 3

    Lightly grease a grill pan with canola oil and heat over medium heat. Grill the zucchini until charred, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Using a sharp knife, cut the hot dogs in half lengthwise, leaving the two halves connected. Lightly grease the grill pan again with canola oil and grill the hot dogs, cut side down, until completely warmed through and charred, about 3 to 5 minutes. Place the cooked hotdogs in the zucchini “boats” and top with the mango salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 hot dog, 1/2 zucchini, 1/4 cup salsa

206
Calories
14
g
Fat
25
mg
Cholesterol
653
mg
Sodium
16
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
4
g
Fiber
10
g
Protein
9
g
Sugars
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