On a bright and sunny Fourth of July, Jake and Emma, a dynamic duo with a flair for keto culinary adventures, decided to host a backyard barbecue that would redefine Independence Day festivities for their circle of friends, all of whom were dedicated keto dieters. They wanted to celebrate the holiday with traditional American fare, but with a twist that would keep everyone’s carb counts low without sacrificing flavor or fun.
Inspired by their love for summer grilling and the classic American hot dog, Jake and Emma set out to create a menu that would be both festive and keto-friendly. They brainstormed how to keep the spirit of the hot dog alive while stripping away the carbs. The result was two innovative creations: the Completely Keto Guacamole Dog and the Completely Keto Tehini Dog.
The preparation was a labor of love. They whipped up batches of Completely Keto Guacamole and Spicy Salsa Verde, and crafted a special Tehini sauce, ensuring each condiment was bursting with flavor. The backyard was filled with the aroma of grilling hot dogs, laughter, and the chopping of fresh ingredients for the toppings.
As their friends arrived, they were greeted with the sight of romaine lettuce leaves cradling perfectly grilled hot dogs, a vibrant array of toppings, and the promise of a guilt-free indulgence. The Guacamole Dogs were a hit, with the creamy avocado melding beautifully with the smoky hot dogs, while the Tehini Dogs offered a crunchy, spicy, and tangy twist that was equally irresistible.
Jake and Emma’s Completely Keto Frankfurters For The Fourth became the highlight of the day, proving that with a little creativity, even the most carb-centric holidays could be celebrated in full keto style. Their backyard barbecue not only left their friends amazed and satisfied but also set a new standard for keto-friendly festivities, marking a tradition that would be eagerly anticipated for many Fourths of July to come.
Ingredients
Guacamole Dog:
- 4 Hot dogs
- 4 Leaves romaine lettuce
- 1 Recipe of Harlan’s Guacamole
- 1 Recipe of Harlan’s Spicy Salsa Verde
Tehini Dog:
- 4 Hot Dogs
- 4 Leaves of romaine lettuce
- 1/4 Purple cabbage sliced into thin slivers
- 1 Tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 Tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- Dash of fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Scallions sliced
- 1/2 Tsp cayenne or red pepper
- Recipe of Harlan’s Tehini
Instructions
Guacamole Dog:
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Grill hot dogs
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Lay out the lettuce leaves 4 in a row
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Place a hot dog on top of each lettuce leaf
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Generously scoop Harlan’s Guacamole over
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End by drizzling Harlan’s salsa on top
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Enjoy!
Tehini Dog:
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Prepare the slaw salad by mixing in a bowl the slivers of purple cabbage, olive oil, salt, vinegar, black pepper and hot pepper or cayenne and set aside
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Grill Hot Dogs
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Lay out the lettuce leaves 4 in a row
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Place a hot dog on top of each lettuce leaf
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Generously place slaw salad over hot dog
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Drizzle Tehini sauce over slaw salad
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End by garnishing with scallions over
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Enjoy!
