Gingered Pickled Carrots

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
6%
Gingered Pickled Carrots
45 min.
3
149kcal

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Are you looking to add a burst of flavor and a touch of zing to your meals? Look no further than these delightful Gingered Pickled Carrots! This vibrant side dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a tantalizing treat for your taste buds. With their crisp texture and the warm, spicy notes of fresh ginger, these pickled carrots are the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to hearty salads.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its versatility. It caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Plus, it’s low FODMAP, making it a great choice for those with sensitive stomachs. In just 45 minutes, you can create a batch that serves three, with each serving packing a mere 149 calories. This means you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the health benefits of fresh vegetables and ginger.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your everyday meals, these Gingered Pickled Carrots are sure to impress. They can be enjoyed right away, but their flavors truly develop after a day or two, making them a fantastic make-ahead option. Plus, with a shelf life of up to 10 days without canning, or 6 to 8 months with proper canning, you can savor the taste of summer all year round. Dive into this recipe and discover a new favorite that will brighten up your table!

Ingredients

  • pound carrots organic
  • tablespoons ginger fresh peeled
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • cup vinegar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Peel the carrots and cut them into batons about 4 inches long by 1/2-inch thick. Toss with the ginger and pack into clean, sterilized jars.
  2. Combine 1 cup water with the vinegar, turbinado sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Pour the mixture over the carrots, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top of each jar.
  4. At this point the pickles are pretty much done but they will be at their best a day or two later. The shelf life, without hot canning processing, is about 10 days. With proper canning, it is 6 to 8 months.
  5. Reprinted with permission from A New Turn in the South by Hugh Acheson, © 2011 Clarkson PotterHUGH ACHESON is the chef/partner of the Athens, Georgia, restaurants Five and Ten (named best Atlanta restaurant by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) and The National; the shop Gosford Wine; and his Atlanta restaurant, Empire State South. He is a five-time James Beard nominee for "Best Chef Southeast" and was named "Best New Chef" by Food & Wine. He lives in Athens with his wife and their two daughters.

Nutrition Facts

Calories149kcal
Protein4.4%
Fat2.68%
Carbs92.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.28
Glycemic Load
4.98
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.10434782505%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:149.39kcal
7.47%
Fat:0.42g
0.64%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.39%
Carbohydrates:32.4g
10.8%
Net Carbohydrates:28.02g
10.19%
Sugar:23.85g
26.5%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2432.92mg
105.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.53g
3.07%
Vitamin A:25259.05IU
505.18%
Vitamin K:19.97µg
19.01%
Fiber:4.37g
17.49%
Potassium:519.9mg
14.85%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.63%
Vitamin C:9.27mg
11.24%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.99%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.69%
Folate:29.5µg
7.37%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.77%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.77%
Calcium:59.56mg
5.96%
Phosphorus:58.87mg
5.89%
Magnesium:22.4mg
5.6%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.3%
Copper:0.09mg
4.61%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.27%
Iron:0.6mg
3.35%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.71%
Source:Epicurious