Low Carb Zesty Pickled Carrots
Elevate your snacking game with these Low Carb Zesty Pickled Carrots, a tangy and flavorful twist on a classic pickled veggie. Perfect for keto and low-carb diets, this recipe combines crunchy carrot sticks with a vibrant blend of white vinegar, garlic, mustard seeds, and a touch of erythritol for a balanced sweet and spicy punch. Infused with red chili flakes, black peppercorns, and optional fresh dill, these pickled carrots are irresistibly zesty and ready in just minutes of prep time. Ideal as a salad topper, appetizer, or crunchy side, they’re a vibrant addition to your refrigerator staples that deliver big flavor without the carbs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 240 milliliters water
- 240 milliliters white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons erythritol (or any granular low-carb sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 sprigs dill sprigs (optional)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into thin sticks approximately 3-4 inches long (or to fit vertically into your jars, if using).
In a small saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, erythritol, salt, and mustard seeds. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sweetener and salt dissolve. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, divide the garlic cloves, red chili flakes, black peppercorns, and optional dill sprigs evenly among sterilized glass jars.
Pack the carrot sticks tightly into the jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top of each jar.
Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the carrots in the jars, ensuring the liquid completely submerges the carrots. Leave a small gap at the top to allow for expansion.
Seal the jars with lids and allow them to cool to room temperature. Once cool, transfer to the refrigerator.
Let the pickled carrots marinate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop. They will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2721 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1865 mg | 40% | |
*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.
