The Backyard Farmer Hot Dog

1 large egg yolk

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices

1 small onion, cut into 1/2-in. slices

1/2 red bell pepper, seeded

4 chicken hot dogs, such as Applegate Organic Chicken Hot Dogs*

4 sprouted-wheat hot dog buns

1/4 cup whole flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup whole oregano leaves

Step 1

Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). In a small bowl, whisk together yolk, garlic, and mustard. Starting with a thin drizzle and working up to a slow, steady stream, whisk in 1/4 cup each olive and vegetable oils to create a thick aioli, about 7 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 tsp. salt and chopped herbs; set aside.

Step 2

Rub vegetables with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill zucchini, onion, pepper, and hot dogs, turning as needed, until vegetables are softened, grill marks appear, and hot dogs are slightly charred, 6 to 10 minutes. In the final few minutes, toast buns on grill. Thinly slice peppers and separate onions into rings. Gently stir together vegetables in a small bowl.

Step 3

Spread herb aioli inside buns and add hot dogs. Top with vegetables and sprinkle with parsley and oregano leaves.

Step 4

*Available at Whole Foods Market.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 528Calories from Fat 64

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g59%

Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 1107mg47%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
Protein 17g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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