Carrot Relish
Brighten up your meals with this zesty Carrot Relish, a vibrant and flavorful condiment that’s equal parts sweet, tangy, and aromatic. Made with fresh shredded carrots, finely diced red onion, and a fragrant blend of spices like black mustard seeds, turmeric, and ground ginger, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. A warm, tangy vinegar mixture infused with sugar and spices brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots, resulting in a perfectly balanced relish that's sure to elevate your favorite dishes. Whether served as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, or grilled meats, or as a refreshing side, this Carrot Relish is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Plus, it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it a go-to for meal prepping and flavor-packed snacking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cups white vinegar
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 cups water
Instructions
Wash, peel, and shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the shredded carrots. Mix well.
In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, black mustard seeds, turmeric, ground ginger, and water. Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mustard seeds begin to pop and the mixture becomes aromatic.
Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the carrot and onion mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Let the relish cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to help distribute the flavors.
Once cooled, transfer the carrot relish to a clean, airtight jar or container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a condiment with sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, or grilled dishes. The relish will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2551 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1141 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
