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Quick Pickled Carrots

Zesty Quick Pickled Carrots for Crunchy Snack Lovers

Elevate your meals with Quick Pickled Carrots—crispy, tangy, and flavorful snacks ready in 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brine Ingredients
  • 1 cup White Vinegar Or apple cider vinegar for a milder taste
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Essential for dissolving salt and sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Use kosher or sea salt, avoid table salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can use honey or agave syrup as natural sweeteners
Carrot Ingredients
  • 4 medium Carrots Cut into matchsticks
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 cloves Garlic Slivered
  • 1 medium Shallots Thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Mason Jar
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and peel the carrots. Cut carrots into matchstick-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine boiling water, white vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Pour the hot brine over the carrot sticks in the mason jar, ensuring they are submerged.
  4. Seal the mason jar tightly and let it cool at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Refrigerate the jar for at least 2 hours before enjoying.
  6. Serve and enjoy your Quick Pickled Carrots as a snack or topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pickled carrots can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Feel free to customize with garlic or shallots.

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