Quick Pickled Carrots for a Crunchy Snack in 10 Minutes

Quick pickled carrots are a vibrant vegetarian snack that can elevate your meals, ready in just 10 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 35

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Carrots

4 medium Carrots Fresh and firm for the best crunch

For the Brine

1/2 cup White Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup Boiling Water To dissolve salt and sugar
2 teaspoons Coarse Sea Salt Enhances flavor and assists in pickling
1/2 teaspoon Sugar Adjust to taste

Equipment

Wide-mouthed mason jar

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Wash and peel fresh, firm carrots. Cut them into matchstick-sized pieces.
In a bowl, combine white vinegar, boiling water, coarse sea salt, and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
Place carrot sticks in a mason jar, pour brine over until submerged.
Seal jar and let cool for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optimal pickling time is at least 2 hours; overnight is best for enhanced flavors.

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