Mediterranean Diet Zesty Pickled Carrots
Brighten your table with these Mediterranean Diet Zesty Pickled Carrots, a healthy and flavorful twist on classic pickling. This simple yet vibrant recipe combines crisp carrot sticks with a tangy white vinegar brine infused with honey, garlic, fresh dill, and lemon zest for a refreshing burst of flavor. Red chili flakes and black peppercorns add a subtle kick, while bay leaves deepen the savory notes. Finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, these pickled carrots are perfect as a crunchy snack, a zesty side dish, or a colorful addition to your mezze platter. Ready in just minutes of prep and packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this pickled carrots recipe is sure to become a household favorite for healthy, quick pickling.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 250 milliliters white vinegar
- 250 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Trim the ends and cut the carrots into sticks, about 3-4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, honey, and sea salt. Stir to dissolve the honey and salt, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
While the brine heats up, lightly smash the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife, keeping them mostly intact.
In a clean, heatproof jar or several smaller jars, layer the carrot sticks with the garlic cloves, dill sprigs, red chili flakes, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and lemon zest.
Once the brine is boiling, carefully pour it over the carrots in the jar(s), ensuring all the vegetables are fully submerged.
Add the extra virgin olive oil on top, dividing it evenly if you're using multiple jars.
Let the jar(s) cool to room temperature before sealing tightly with lids.
Refrigerate the pickled carrots for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop. For best results, let them pickle for 48 hours.
Once pickled to your liking, serve these zesty carrots as a side dish, snack, or part of a Mediterranean-inspired mezze platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2688 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1905 mg | 41% | |
*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.
