Heart-Healthy Pickled Carrots

Brighten up your snack game with these heart-healthy pickled carrots—an irresistible combination of crunchy, tangy, and subtly sweet flavors! This quick and easy recipe uses wholesome ingredients like fresh carrots, honey, and an aromatic mix of dill seeds, mustard seeds, garlic, and black peppercorns, all steeped in a light vinegar brine. With just 15 minutes of prep and zero complicated steps, these pickled carrots are ready to shine after 24 hours in the fridge, delivering a boost of bold flavor to salads, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards. Packed with nutrients and naturally low in sodium and sugar, these pickled carrots are a guilt-free, versatile treat perfect for snacking or elevating your meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into sticks or rounds, depending on your preference.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, and honey. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pack the carrot sticks tightly into a clean, heatproof jar, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Seal the jar with a lid and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the jar to the refrigerator.

Step 7

Let the carrots pickle for at least 24 hours, but for the best flavor, wait for 48 hours before enjoying.

Step 8

Serve as a healthy snack, add to salads, or use as a tangy garnish for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	550.6 grams (550.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	212

Total Fat 1.50g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1207mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 41.40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 35.40g
Protein 2.00g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 336mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.2%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 88.5%