Description
Quick Pickled Carrots are a vibrant and tangy addition to your meals that can elevate salads, sandwiches, tacos, and more. With a delightful balance of sweet and sour flavors, these pickles are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. In just 5 minutes of prep time, you can create a healthy snack or side dish that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive party appetizer, these quick pickled carrots add a refreshing crunch to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 3/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a 16-ounce mason jar, combine hot water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Seal the jar tightly and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
- Add shredded carrots to the jar and ensure they are fully submerged in the brine.
- Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg