Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Friends & family BBQ’s are one of the quintessential gatherings of summer however, they can be challenging for non meat eaters. Worry no more-I’ve got you covered! I was excited to be able to test out some Lightlife meatless Smart Dogs and I’ve got some creative, healthy hot dog toppers to share with you. Thanks to Lightlife for sponsoring this post and giving me some inspiration. All opinions are my own.
Healthy Veggie Hot Dog Toppers
Sure the usual ketchup & mustard works but why not up your BBQ game a little? I’ve come up with 4 fun and healthy Veggie Hot Dog Toppers for you to wow your guests with at your next BBQ. It’s easy to offer a vegetarian (and healthier) option that is no fuss to throw on the grill right next to your usual fare and these Lightlife Smart Dogs are full of protein and pretty tasty too.
The Tex Mex
Who doesn’t love avocado on everything? Pile up your hot dog with black beans, cheddar cheese, salsa and avocado for a spicy Tex Mex treat.
The Parm
A classic favorite flavor combo of mozzarella and tomato sauce also works perfectly atop these healthy dogs.
The All American
Some people just love the standard mustard and ketchup on their dogs. Instead of a plain relish throw together a tasty spicy zucchini relish (diced fresh zucchin and spicy red pepper relish) and watch your guests eat it up.
The Med
Take your favorite Mediterranean faves-hummus, feta and fresh tomatoes and pile them high for yummy change of pace.
I had most of the ingredients already in my pantry and fridge so whipping up these toppings was super easy. No need to eat boring old hot dogs when you can offer easy creative hot dog toppers your vegetarians and non vegetarians will all scoop right up. Check out my salads page for some yummy sides to go with these.
You can find Lightlife products in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. For more info check here.
Tell me what’s your favorite way to top your hot dog? Are you a classic condiment person or do you like to jazz it up?
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Oh goodness, that spicy zucchini relish would be yummy on anything!
I’ve been using it on other things it’s so good
So many great ideas! They all look perfect. 🙂
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Thanks happy meatless Monday
I love in Chicago how we pile up our hot dogs with peppers, relish and tomatoes. I’ve been known to have Alex get a hot dog so that I can go ham on the toppings!
I always love all the toppings but not usually the dogs! I like to have a veggie option too
These are definitely some creative and new to me hot dog toppings – thanks! I’m very basic and usually just top my hot dog with ketchup, lol
Oh no you need to up your toppings game! 🙂
So clever!!! I don’t often eat hot dogs, but when I do, I’m at the ball park and I use ketchup!
I never do either but I am loving this veggie version and of course the toppings are the best part right?
I confess — I don’t put anything on my hot dogs! I actually don’t even eat them all that often but when I do I go plain Jane. Lol!
We might need to change that!
Great ideas! I’ve never tried veggie hot dogs before, I usually stick with veggie burgers. I’ll have to give this a try one day.
I really liked them for a change of pace
Love finding new ways to up my bbq game! All of these dogs look delicious, but I got my eye on The Med! Amazing flav combo 🙂
Thanks so much one of my fave combos as well
How much fun! I really like a good veggie dog this time of year and you totally brought them up a notch.
They are fun for a change aren’t they? Thanks
My hubby always loves hot dog night and we are all about the toppings! You have some great ideas! and I agree you can stick an avocado on just about anything-works for me!
The toppings are the best part!
Very creative ideas! Especially liking the tex mex version. I was wandering if those veggie dogs were any good!
I really liked the lightlife dogs and the texture is really nice on them
Those toppings look yummy! As much as I love avocados, I would never have thought of putting them on a hotdog. I’m definitely going to try it on the 4th!
Avocado goes with everything! Hope you enjoy them
I usually just go with the classic ketchup/mustard/relish, but clearly, I need to branch out!
I would say so!! 🙂
Yum! We don’t eat hot dogs very often, but during the summer every once in a while, a hot dog is just what I’m craving… These toppings look delish! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I have not had one in years but I am glad that I discovered these veggie dogs and they are good
Love all the topping ideas, especially the avocado! I’m thinking vegan bacon, avocado, and peanut butter right now! Crazy I know. Happy Meatless Monday!
You do love your peanut butter! I have not had vegan bacon in a long time
I love this idea to use hot dog toppers! I can’t decide if I like the tex mex or the med better!
It’s a tough choice indeed! The toppings are the best part
Ohh I would have never put these ingredients together! Sounds delicious, especially the parm one!
It’s a classic! Hope you try them out
So many fun ideas! There’s a hot dog place near us that I always ask to eat at for my birthday. It’s like one of three times a year I eat hot dogs, but they make these amazing chili cheese dogs. Maybe I’ll try making my own version with these veggie dogs!
I think you definitely could!
We had hot dogs last night! These would have been the perfect addition. I’m loving the med dog–hummus, feta, tomatoes? Perfect!
I hope you try them out next time!
What great ideas! Sure beats ketchup and mustard.
Definitely!
I’m don’t like regular ketchup (and I hate mustard LOL, but I like the spicy ketchups (I know, I’m my own breed). I have to say, that southwest topped dog looks pretty appealing, though!
That’s my fave too hope you try it out!
I love avocado on everything, so I’m pretty happy with your Mexican version!
I hope you try it out it was delicious
Avocado on a hot dog is just like heaven! Yum!
definitely!
I am going to try advocado on my hot dog tonight!! That sounds sooooo good!! Thanks for sharing!
It does not disappoint! Enjoy 🙂
I’ve never tried meatless hot dogs, but your toppings make them all look so delicious! I’m a traditional toppings gal, with as many hot sports peppers as I can get!
Hot peppers are yummy too. Check out the meatless dogs sometime they are a lot healthier 🙂
I love spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut!
Spicy mustard is the best! I was thinking of trying to make my own sauerkraut sometime
You’ve changed my mind about hot dog toppers!!!
Oh good that was the idea!
This is such a fun idea for a BBQ! I’d be topping mine with all the avocado!
The avocado is the best!
All these looks beyond amazing. Mouthwatering.. like for real 🙂 I can’t believe that these are meatless, veggie hot dogs! Yum!
Meatless indeed! Give them a try sometime
Genius. I’m all over that tex mex – give me all the avocado. 🙂
Avocado for the win always 🙂
Yum! I have tried those litelife dogs before and they are tasty. I tend to go pretty classic if having a hotdog, but love the Tex mex idea.
The tex mex is my favorite but I may have eaten them all 🙂
So many unique ways to top hot dogs. I don’t eat hot dogs anymore (I had a bad food poisoning experience with them years ago and haven’t touched one since), but I’ll have to share these ideas with my husband. I’m sure that he’ll enjoy some of them.
The veggie hot dogs are much healthier and I doubt you run the same risk of a reaction.
Oh my goodness, this recipe just totally hit the spot. I would love this for dinner! They are like gourmet hot dogs, love it!!
Yes definitely! The toppings are the best part and I may have eaten all of them myself
Those toppings are great choices. Of course avocado being my favorite!!
Seems to be a winner!