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Mediterranean Pickled Carrots Garnished With Flower Shaped Lemon Wedges In A Square Glass Bowl.

Mediterranean Pickled Carrots

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Follow this healthy Mediterranean Pickled Carrots Recipe to create a delicious appetizer enhanced by Mediterranean flavors. Great for parties, in sandwiches or even as a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 Medium Size Jars

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Size Pot  (for boiling the brine solution)
  • 2 Airtight Glass Jars - Safe for Pickling (each jar - 1/2 quart - 1/2 liter approximately) 
  • 1 Crinkle Cutter (optional)

Ingredients
  

Brine Solution

  • 6 1/4 tsp Coarse Salt
  • 5 cups Water

Carrots

  • 8 cups Carrots (approximately 12 medium sized carrots - measured after thinly sliced into circles)

Natural Flavorings

  • 10 Garlic Cloves (peeled)
  • 2 Chili Peppers
  • 1 Large Fresh Lemon (sliced, peel and pits removed)
  • 1 tbsp Peppercorns (black pepper, whole)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric (spice)
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (organic, no additives)

Instructions
 

Gather The Ingredients

  • Gather the ingredients.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots Ingredients.

Prepare The Brine Solution

  • In a small pot, bring the salt and water to a boil. Set aside to cool.

Prepare The Carrots

  • Peel the carrots, cut off the stems on both sides and wash.
  • Slice the carrots into thin circles using a crinkle cutter. A crinkle cutter gives the carrots a unique look, however you may opt to use a regular knife.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Sliced Carrots
  • Set aside.

Prepare The Jars

  • Peel the garlic cloves and wash. Set aside.
  • Wash chili peppers well. For added hotness pierce them with a fork in several places. Set aside.
  • Filet the lemon by carefully cutting away the outer skin.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Lemon Peel Sliced Away
  • Slice the peeled lemon into thin slices. Remove the pits. Set aside.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Lemon Slices
  • Distribute equal amounts of the garlic cloves, lemon slices, peppercorns, turmeric, olive oil and apple cider vinegar in both jars.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Flavorings At Bottom Of Jar
  • Squeeze the juice from the lemon peels that were cut away from the lemon and distribute between the jars.
  • Layer the sliced carrots tightly in the jars wedging in a chili pepper in each jar.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Carrots And Chili Peppers Placed In Jars
  • Pour the cooled brine solution over the carrots until they are covered.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Brine Solution Covering Carrots
  • Press down the carrots with a tablespoon, making sure that the carrots are completely covered with the solution.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Press Down Carrots With Tablespoon
  • Close the airtight jars and set them aside for several days. The length of pickling time may depend on the heat conditions.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Airtight Jars Closed
  • The solution usually turns cloudy within days to a week.
    Mediterranean Pickled Carrots - Contents In Jar Turn Cloudy
  • Place the jars on a tray during the pickling process. Excess liquid may leak out of the jar.
  • Refrigerate once the jars are opened.

Notes

The ratio of the brine solution is 1 1/4 tsp of salt to 1 cup of water. 
For best results, use fresh produce. 
Use clean airtight glass jars suitable for pickling.
Due to the addition of olive oil, keep the jars away from direct sunlight during the pickling process. 
Serve the ready pickles with clean utensils only.
Refrigerate after opening.
The preparation time does not include the pickling time that lasts several days.
Keyword Carrots, Gluten Free, Mediterranaen, Pickled, Pickled Carrots, Vegan