Mediterranean Diet Zesty Pickled Carrots

Brighten up your snack game or mezze platter with these flavorful Mediterranean Diet Zesty Pickled Carrots! This easy-to-make recipe combines crisp carrot sticks with a tangy vinegar brine infused with aromatic garlic, fresh dill, and vibrant lemon zest. A touch of honey adds subtle sweetness, while red chili flakes and black peppercorns deliver a gentle kick of spice. The addition of extra virgin olive oil enhances the rich Mediterranean flair, making these carrots a perfect fit for health-conscious eating. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and bursting with bold, zesty flavors, these quick pickled carrots are ideal as a crunchy appetizer, nutritious side dish, or colorful addition to salads and sandwiches. Let them marinate for 48 hours for the best flavor payoff!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots. Trim the ends and cut the carrots into sticks, about 3-4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

While the brine heats up, lightly smash the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife, keeping them mostly intact.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Once the brine is boiling, carefully pour it over the carrots in the jar(s), ensuring all the vegetables are fully submerged.

Step 6

Add the extra virgin olive oil on top, dividing it evenly if you're using multiple jars.

Step 7

Let the jar(s) cool to room temperature before sealing tightly with lids.

Step 8

Refrigerate the pickled carrots for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop. For best results, let them pickle for 48 hours.

Step 9

Once pickled to your liking, serve these zesty carrots as a side dish, snack, or part of a Mediterranean-inspired mezze platter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1096.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	643.0

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2687.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 58.3g
Protein 5.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.2mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1905.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 55.0%