The Meatball Shop's Garden Pesto Spiral-Cut Hot Dog

Name: The Meatball Shop's Garden Pesto Spiral-Cut Hot Dog Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup roughly chopped walnuts; 4 cups baby spinach leaves; 2 cups fresh basil; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 hot dog, spiral cut (link in intro); 1 hot dog bun; 1/4 cup The Meatball Shops Pesto; 1/2 tomato, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Fill a large stockpot three-quarters full with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Meanwhile, spread out the walnuts on a small-rimmed baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 12 minutes, giving them a shake after 6 minutes.
4
Continue roasting until golden brown and toasted.
5
Set aside and allow to cool thoroughly.
6
Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water, and set it close to the sink.
7
Dump the spinach and basil into the boiling water and store.
8
After 1 minute, strain the greens, and plunge them into the bowl with ice water.
9
Drain the greens again and squeeze them tightly to get as much water out as possible.
10
Chop the greens roughly.
11
Combine the greens and walnuts with the salt, olive oil, and Parmesan in a food processor and process until a smooth consistency is reached.
12
Taste and season with additional salt, if desired.
13
Set aside.
14
If youre looking to give Daniels Chicago-inspired hot dog a shot, place the grilled hot dog in the bun, and fan out the sliced red onions between the bun and the hot dog.
15
Then top the hot dog with sliced pickles, and season with hot sauce until you reach desired level of heat.
16
For the Garden Pesto dog, spiral-cut and grill the hot dog (link to instructions are in the intro).
17
Lightly toast the split bun on the grill.
18
Place the grilled dog in the bun, and add 1/4 cup pesto, the sliced tomato, and serve.

376

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup roughly chopped walnuts, 4 cups baby spinach leaves, 2 cups fresh basil, 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste, and more.

Yes, The Meatball Shop's Garden Pesto Spiral-Cut Hot Dog Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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The Meatball Shop's Garden Pesto Spiral-Cut Hot Dog Recipe

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