Heart-Healthy Pickled Carrots
Brighten up your meals with these crisp and flavorful Heart-Healthy Pickled Carrots! This quick and easy recipe combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with a zesty vinegar brine infused with honey, garlic, dill seeds, mustard seeds, and a hint of black pepper for a perfectly balanced tang. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, these pickled carrots are an excellent low-sodium, nutrient-packed addition to your diet. Enjoy them as a crunchy snack, a vibrant salad topping, or a tangy garnish for sandwiches. With no artificial preservatives and packed with heart-friendly ingredients, these pickled carrots are a guilt-free way to elevate your dishes! Perfect for meal prepping, these pickles taste even better after 48 hours—your new favorite healthy condiment awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Carrots
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 Garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dill seeds
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Bay leaf
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into sticks or rounds, depending on your preference.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, and honey. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, add the sliced garlic, dill seeds, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, salt, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Pack the carrot sticks tightly into a clean, heatproof jar, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
Pour the hot vinegar brine over the carrots, ensuring they are completely submerged. If necessary, gently tap the jar on the counter to remove air bubbles and top off with any remaining brine.
Seal the jar with a lid and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the jar to the refrigerator.
Let the carrots pickle for at least 24 hours, but for the best flavor, wait for 48 hours before enjoying.
Serve as a healthy snack, add to salads, or use as a tangy garnish for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*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.
