Cold Carrot Copper Pennies
Delight your taste buds with Cold Carrot Copper Pennies, a vibrant and tangy marinated vegetable dish that's perfect as a chilled side or appetizer. This retro-inspired recipe features tender slices of carrots, crisp green bell peppers, and zesty onions layered in a flavorful marinade of tomato soup, white vinegar, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. Enhanced with mustard, celery seed, and a hint of black pepper, this make-ahead dish is irresistibly savory and refreshing. With just 30 minutes of active prep and cooking time, plus a chill period to let the flavors meld, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal or picnic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large carrots
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can (10.5 oz) tomato soup
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and slice the carrots into thin, round slices (approximately 1/4-inch thick).
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are just tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside to cool.
Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips. Peel and slice the onion into thin rings.
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato soup, white vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
In a large bowl or container with a lid, layer the cooked carrots, sliced onions, and green peppers.
Pour the warm marinade over the vegetable layers, ensuring that all the vegetables are coated. Gently toss if needed.
Cover the bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the mixture a gentle toss. Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2695 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2088 mg | 44% | |
*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.
