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Quick Pickled Carrots and Jalapenos Recipe

These spicy quick pickled carrots and jalapenos are irresistible, salty, and have a nice heat! Make Mexican restaurant-style spicy carrots in under 30 minutes, by cooking them in a brine of vinegar, spices, and hot peppers.

These carrots make a great condiment to serve alongside your favorite dinners. I love adding some to my quinoa tacos, spicy pinto bean soup, or to serve alongside plant based quesadillas.

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We love a good homemade taco night, and these delicious carrots make the perfect side for your dinner! This is a recipe I got from my brother – he’s been making these for years, and we absolutely love them.

The first time I had spicy pickled carrots, I had them would always get them at our favorite Mexican restaurant chain in Chicago – El Famous Burrito. You can ask for some on the side with your order, and we always get tons. We found a way to make them at home, and have been loving them ever since.

These Quick Pickled Carrots and Jalapenos are:

  • Tangy
  • Earthy
  • Hot
  • Healthy
  • Vegan and Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Great as a garnish or by themselves!

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How Long Do These Quick Pickled Carrots Last?

This is a quick refrigerator carrots recipe, and not a canning recipe for long-term storage.  These carrots will last up to 2 weeks when refrigerated! If you are looking for a canning recipe, you can find some great ones in this Ball canning guide.

This recipe makes a big batch to keep in your fridge, but are not for long-term canning. I like to store the carrots in mason jars full of the vinegar and jalapeños, but feel free to drain or remove the jalapeños before storing (will be less spicy if you remove the peppers).  

What’s In These Mexican Pickled Carrots?

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  • Carrots
  • Jalapeño peppers
  • Red Onion

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30 Minute Quick Carrot Pickles for Entertaining

This spicy pickled carrots recipe is what I call an Easy Entertaining Recipe – which is on your table in about 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those last-minute potluck invites, or when you just want a healthy home cooked side dish but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time.  Just as fast as grabbing a quick prepared side dish from the store (and way more impressive too)!  If you’re heading to a party, potluck, or BBQ, check out my list of top host gifts for summer entertaining for that next-level gift your host will love!

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How Do I Make Quick Mexican Pickled Carrots?

  1. In a large pot, bring the vinegar, water, garlic, peppercorns, oregano, bay leaves, and salt to a boil. Once boiling, lower temperature to simmer.
  2. Peel carrots and slice on the diagonal into long coins. Slice the jalapeños into rings (remove seeds for a more mild flavor), and largely cut the onion into large slices.
  3. Add the carrots, onion, and jalapeños to the pot, and cook on low for 15 minutes uncovered, until the carrots begin to soften but still have a nice crunch. Remove the pot from heat and let the carrots cool on the stove top. Once cool, store in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

What to Serve with Pickled Carrots?

These pickled carrots make a fantastic condiment! Here are a few of my favorite things to enjoy them with:

 

Chipotle Black Beans Recipe

7 Layer Dip Burrito Recipe (Vegetarian, High Protein)

Oven Baked Fajitas Vegetables Recipe

Veggie Taco Bowl

Tahini Queso Dip Recipe (Vegan, Dairy Free)

 

 

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Quick Pickled Carrots and Jalapenos

Kelly Jensen
These pickled carrots and jalapenos are irresistible and have some serious heat! Restaurant-style spicy carrots with some heat and hot peppers. These carrots are a vegan, gluten free, and go great with any Mexican dinner ideas.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 68 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring the vinegar, water, garlic, peppercorns, oregano, bay leaves, and salt to a boil. Once boiling, lower temperature to simmer.
  • Peel carrots and slice on the diagonal into long coins. Slice the jalapeños into rings (remove seeds for a more mild flavor), and largely cut the onion into large slices.
  • Add the carrots, onion, and jalapeños to the pot, and cook on low for 15 minutes uncovered, until the carrots begin to soften but still have a nice crunch. Remove the pot from heat and let the carrots cool on the stove top. Once cool, store in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Just a note: this is a fresh refrigerator carrots recipe, and not a canning recipe for long-term storage.  These carrots will last 2 weeks (although they go much quicker)! If you are looking for a canning recipe, you can find a ton in this great Ball canning guide.

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Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 373mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 19009IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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